Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GM1

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL5 was brought out 15 months before the GM1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL5 scores vs the GM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL5 against the GM1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and GM1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL5 and GM1.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older E-PL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.