Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX850
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Released November 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched January 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PM1 was announced 6 years before the GX850 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic GX850
E-PM1 | GX850 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Olympus E-PM1
GX850 | E-PM1 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | November 2011 | More modern by 62 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic GX850
E-PM1 | GX850 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic GX850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM1 against the GX850.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and GX850 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and GX850.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX850 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-11-23 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265g (0.58 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 210 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $499 | $548 |