Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM5

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PM2 was announced 16 months before the GM5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 vs the GM5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and GM5 is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and GM5.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-PM2 will be behind in sensor innovation.