Reasons to choose OM-D E-M5
Released in 2012, OM-D E-M5 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 425 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus OM-D E-M5
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
OM-D E-M5225 mm²
Lumix DMC-GF2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The OM-D E-M5 and Lumix DMC-GF2 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
OM-D E-M5MetricLumix DMC-GF2
16.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
3.74 µmPixel pitch4.31 µm
13.97 µm²Pixel area18.59 µm²
7.16 MP/cm²Pixel density5.38 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
425 gWeight310 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BLN-1 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The OM-D E-M5 and Lumix DMC-GF2 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-GF2 has the lighter body. The OM-D E-M5 has the higher effective resolution. The OM-D E-M5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-GF2
Released in 2010, Lumix DMC-GF2 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 310 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.