Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL5 was introduced 8 months later than the GX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-PL5 grades against the GX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL5 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL5 against the GX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and GX1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and GX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher E-PL5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.