Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic GM5

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic GM5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is very comparable but the 7030 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The 7030 was launched 5 years earlier than the GM5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 7030 matches up against the GM5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7030 compared to the GM5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and GM5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and GM5.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 7030 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GM5 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.