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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PM1
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • Updated by Panasonic GM5
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PM2 was introduced 7 months prior to the GM1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PM2 grades against the GM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic GM1

 E-PM2 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus E-PM2

 GM1 E-PM2 
AnnouncedDecember 2013May 2013More modern by 7 months
Display resolution1036k460kClearer display (+576k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GM1

 E-PM2 GM1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic GM1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the GM1.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and GM1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and GM1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-PM2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Street photography factors
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PM2
Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography info
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography info
66
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than competitors (204g)
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
35
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GM1
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-05-21 2013-12-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/50 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 269 gr (0.59 lb) 204 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 11.7
DXO Low light rating 932 660
Other
Battery life 360 shots 230 shots
Battery type 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $448 $750