Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GH5S

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GH5S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and GH5S (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PM2 was revealed 5 years earlier than the GH5S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-PM2 grades versus the GH5S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 and the GH5S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and GH5S is 89 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and GH5S.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-PM2 to render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-PM2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.