In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. 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 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | 14-42mm lens | Body only |
Height | 6.7 cm | 9.09 cm |
Width | 10.8 cm | 13.41 cm |
Depth | 3.7 cm | 6.89 cm |
Weight | 225 g | 498 g |
Weight Details | - | Camera only: 498 g Camera with battery and memory card: 574 g |
Body Material | - | Metal |
Enclosure Colour | Black | White | Black |
Protection | - | Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant |
Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Sensor Resolution | 12.1 Megapixel | 20.4 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 13,060,000 pixels | 21,800,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 12,100,000 pixels | 20,400,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Four Thirds (4/3") |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 24 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Image Processor | Venus Engine | TruePic VIII |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 28 - 84mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 75 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive | - |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 12 elements | - |
Filter Size | 52 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Features | Aspherical lens | - |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 121 |
Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function |
AE/AF Control | Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | Face-priority AF, Eye detection AF |
Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE, Face Recognition | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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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 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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ISO (Max) | 12800 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | - | 200-6400 |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 25600 |
Extended ISO (Min) | - | 64 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800 | ISO auto (64-6400), ISO 64-25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 144 | 324 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | - | Art Filter bracketing, focus bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing, Flash Exposure Bracketing, white balance bracketing |
Shooting Programs | Monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot | - |
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, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater, 2000K - 14000K |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 5 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps | 5 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/250sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 2-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 920,000 pixels | 1,037,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control | Display brightness control, display colour control |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Hot-shoe clip-on flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 6.3 | 9.1 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator | Flash +/- compensation |
External Flash Name | - | Olympus FL-LM3 |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | MJPEG, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 4096 x 2160 |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | Wind noise reduction |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | Dual 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 | 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 |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | JPEG 4000 x 3000 JPEG 4000 x 2672 JPEG 4000 x 2248 JPEG 2816 x 2112 JPEG 2816 x 1880 JPEG 2816 x 1584 JPEG 2048 x 1536 JPEG 2048 x 1360 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 2992 x 2992 JPEG 2112 x 2112 JPEG 1504 x 1504 JPEG 1440 x 1440 |
5184 x 3888 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps |
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 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Olympus BLH-1 Lithium Ion |
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Details | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 940 mAh (included) | Olympus BLH-1 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 330 shots | - |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 3.0, Wireless LAN |
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Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view |
Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Exif Print support |
Flash Terminal | - | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output |
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 |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 3 frames per second | 10 frames per second, 15 frames per second, 60 frames per second, 18 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode, HDR post-processing |
Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, Scene Detection Technology, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Resolution Technology, 3D Noise Reduction Technology, digital tele-converter, Motion Detection Technology, Full-time Live View, Subject Detection technology, Face Recognition, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent D-range Control, 3D photo shooting, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), Touch Shutter technology, Multi-process Noise Reduction | 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 |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Battery charger, shoulder strap, USB cable, cable clip |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo Super Loiloscope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 Advanced Edition | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |