Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX85

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GX85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was announced 3 years earlier than the GX85 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-P5 grades versus the GX85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 vs the GX85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and GX85 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and GX85.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-P5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.