Panasonic GM5 vs Olympus E-M10 III

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Panasonic GM5 vs Olympus E-M10 III

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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4/3 226.2mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic GM5 advantages over Olympus E-M10 III

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
36 mm vs 49 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
294g vs 503g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Olympus E-M10 III advantages over Panasonic GM5

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
84 mm vs 64 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.62x vs 0.46x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.6 fps vs 5.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 56 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.6 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
33 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality for a tiny camera; Excellent high ISO for its class; Built-in EVF; Built-in hot-shoe; Improved ergonomics; Improved image quality for long exposures; Improved burst rate with hybrid shutter; 1080/60p video.
Slightly bigger than GM1 (but not by much); No built-in flash; Shallow buffers with RAW files; Dynamic range not quite as good as some competing models; Below average battery life.
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Superbly-built, comfortable and compact body; Pairs beautifully with pancake kit lens; Excellent image quality; Excellent performance in most respects; Great single-shot autofocus; Really nice viewfinder and touch-screen display; Friendlier user interface courts amateurs.
Some controls are a bit small and tightly-packed; Hand grips are still a bit modestly-sized for larger lenses; Continuous and video autofocus just isn't up to snuff; New user interface can feel limiting to advanced photographers; Underwhelming battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GM1

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$479
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GM1

Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GM1

$549
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$479
4/3

Thinner
Lighter weight

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GM1

Compared to Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GF7

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Hot shoe

$590
4/3

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GF7

Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GF7

$549
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$590
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GF7

Compared to Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GM5

Olympus E-M10 II

$898
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Lighter weight

$349
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10 III

Olympus E-M10 II

$549
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Bigger JPEG buffer

$349
4/3

Less expensive

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M10 II

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GX85

$898
4/3

Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter

$598
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX85

$549
4/3

More telephoto lens reach
Higher max flash sync

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GX850

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

$548
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850

Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX850

$549
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$548
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX850

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