Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 ×
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberGX8E-M5 II
Alternate model number(s)-
  • e-m5 mark ii
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133124
Width (mm)6345
Height (mm)7885
Weight (g)487469
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GX7Olympus E-M5
SuccessorPanasonic GX9Olympus E-M5 II
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.316.1
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.343.75
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7573
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.523
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.612.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)806908
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1968(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 1752(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2480(9.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7296 x 5472(39.9 mp 4:3)
  • 9216 x 6912(63.7 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)8.310.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AFHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / OLEDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeTilting 2360K-dot OLED, 1.54x / 0.77x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensorEVF; 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.770.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.541.48
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,037,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1614
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPanorama (Standard/Wide); Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic MonochromeScene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight*1, Night scene
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual（1/1 (full) - 1/64）
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-9
Flash range description-Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi or optional wired
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 or via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm wired remote/external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • 3.5mm stereo mini jack
  • combined av/usb connector
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.73
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.76
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.310.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-18
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.910.4
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3613
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.910.3
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3213
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.180.14
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.34
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.05
Startup time (s)1.20.8
Play -> record time (s)0.60.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)340310
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)320310
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BLN-1
Usable battery types
  • 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.7 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 4.3 se
  • olympus viewer 3 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.5-10.10
  • photofunstudio and loiloscope: windows vista/7/8/8.1; silkypix: windows vista/7/8/8.1
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 20.3MP Live MOS sensor, upgraded quad-core CPU Venus Engine image processor, Dual IS uses both IBIS and OIS16-megapixel Live MOS sensor; TruePic VII image processor; class-leading 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization



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