Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 vs Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      BrandPanasonicOlympus
      ModelLumix DMC-GX1OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Predecessor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M10
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      MSRP$799
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 12,800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHDTruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 34484608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4576 x 3056, 4576 x 2576, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3232 x 1824, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024 , 1712 x 1712, 1712 x 1712
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardSuper fine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points2381
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.23x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.62x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19.2 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.2 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8.5 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 36 Frames
      Up to 4 fps at 16.1 MP for Unlimited Frames
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      redeye reduction
      fill flash
      flash off
      1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye
      1st-curtain slow sync
      2nd-curtain slow sync
      manual
      Flash Range7.60 m5.80 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO703842
      DxO Color Depth20.823.1
      DxO Dynamic Range10.612.5
      DxO Overall Score5573
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDH.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional DMW-RSL1 Optional Remote cable RM-UC1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Dimensions116 x 68 x 39 mm (4.57 x 2.68 x 1.54")120 x 83 x 47 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 1.85")
      Weight (inc. batteries)318 g (0.70 lb / 11.22 oz)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 6.9 x 4.4"9.55 x 9.1 x 3.9"
      Package Weight2.935 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Battery PackBLS-50
      Battery Life300 shots320 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 12 sec., 2 sec, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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