In depth comparison and review of Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | 12-32mm lens |
Height | 9.09 cm | 6.46 cm |
Width | 13.41 cm | 10.65 cm |
Depth | 6.89 cm | 3.33 cm |
Weight | 498 g | 239 g |
Weight Details | Camera only: 498 g Camera with battery and memory card: 574 g |
Camera body only: 239 g Camera with battery and memory card: 269 g Camera with battery, memory card and H-FS12032 lens: 336 g |
Body Material | Metal | - |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Silver | Brown | Black |
Protection | Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant | - |
Optical Zoom | - | 2.7x |
SENSOR | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.4 Megapixel | 16.0 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | MOS |
Total Pixels | 21,800,000 pixels | 16,840,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,400,000 pixels | 16,000,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (4/3") | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 24 fps | 30 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | - |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
Sensors | Digital level metre | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Image Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
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LENS | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Type | - | Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G VARIO ASPH |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 24 - 64mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 20 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 84 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual |
Lens Construction | - | 7 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | - | 37 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Features | - | ED glass, aspherical lens |
FOCUSING | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 121 | 49 |
Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function | Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Eye detection AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF |
Face Detection | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function | Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE, Face Detection Self-timer, Face Recognition |
VIEWFINDER | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - LCD | - |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360,000 pixels | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +2 | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | 200-6400 | - |
Extended ISO (Max) | 25600 | - |
Extended ISO (Min) | 64 | - |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto (64-6400), ISO 64-25600 | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 324 | 1728 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | Art Filter bracketing, focus bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing, Flash Exposure Bracketing, white balance bracketing | - |
Special Effects | Monotone, Black & White Red filter, Black & White Yellow filter, Vivid, Custom Effect, Black & White Orange filter, soft focus, natural, Black & White Green filter, Muted, portrait, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, partial colour, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, i-Enhance, Dramatic Tone, High Key, Low Key, Key Line, Vintage | - |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater, 2000K - 14000K | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) |
Shutter Type | Mechanical | - |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/32000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 5 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/250sec | 1/50 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 2-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 1,037,000 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control |
FLASH | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Camera Flash | Hot-shoe clip-on flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 9.1 | 4 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync | Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction, slow sync |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | Flash +/- compensation | Flash +/- compensation |
External Flash Name | Olympus FL-LM3 | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Digital Video Format | MJPEG, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO |
Max Video Resolution | 4096 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | - | AAC |
Surround Sound | - | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction | Wind noise reduction |
MEMORY | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Memory Card Slot | Dual SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | No | No |
Image Storage | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3448 |
Video Capture | 4096 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 237Mbps 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps 1280 x 720 p - 50 fps 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps 1280 x 720 p - 24 fps |
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 10Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 60 fps - 17Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Battery Type | Olympus BLH-1 Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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Details | Olympus BLH-1 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | - | Photo shooting - 210 shots (with 12-32mm lens) |
CONNECTIONS | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 3.0, Wireless LAN | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | - |
Print Standard | Exif Print support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | - |
Connector Type | USB 3.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Remote control |
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
FEATURES | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 10 frames per second, 15 frames per second, 60 frames per second, 18 frames per second | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 5.8 frames per second, 30 frames per second (8MP) |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode, HDR post-processing | - |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, histogram display, shadow point display, highlight point display, digital tele-converter, in-camera RAW processing, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Time-Lapse recording, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, Focus Stacking | Digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, highlight point display, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function |
OTHERS | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, shoulder strap, USB cable, cable clip | Lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable |
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Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |