Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GM5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL7 was launched very close to the GM5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-PL7 scores versus the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 has outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the GM5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and GM5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and GM5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.