Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G5
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed May 2013
- Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Released July 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic G3
- Refreshed by Panasonic G6
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PM2 was announced 11 months later than the G5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PM2 grades vs the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic G5
E-PM2 | G5 | |||
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Released | May 2013 | July 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus E-PM2
G5 | E-PM2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic G5
E-PM2 | G5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 offers external 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 G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic G5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the G5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and G5 is 89 and 74 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and G5.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher E-PM2 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-05-21 | 2012-07-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 10.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 396 grams (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 932 | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 320 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $448 | $699 |