Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GM5

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GM5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and GM5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was manufactured 17 months later than the GM5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PEN-F matches up against the GM5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GM5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the PEN-F compared to the GM5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and GM5 is 84 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and GM5.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus PEN-F to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher PEN-F is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.