OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5S
Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
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65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
- Launched February 2022
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Announced January 2018
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Below, we are looking at the OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and GH5S (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
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Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the OM System OM-1 matches up against the GH5S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Panasonic GH5S
| OM System OM-1 | GH5S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2022 |  | January 2018 | More recent by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the OM System OM-1
| GH5S | OM System OM-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH5S
| OM System OM-1 | GH5S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1620k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-1 has external measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Take a look at the OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the OM System OM-1 compared to the GH5S.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-1 and GH5S is 65 and 62 respectively.
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-1 and GH5S.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the OM System OM-1 to resolve more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger OM System OM-1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
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OM System OM-1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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OM System OM-1 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (520 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic GH5S Travel photography advice
better than average battery power (520 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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OM System OM-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (520 per charge)
2 card slots
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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OM System OM-1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging highlights
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
| OM System OM-1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | OM System OM-1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2022-02-15 | 2018-01-08 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine 10 |
| Sensor type | Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3680 x 2760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 1053 | 225 |
| Cross focus points | 1053 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 118 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.00" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of display | 1,620k dot | 1,620k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 599g (1.32 lbs) | 660g (1.46 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 520 pictures | 440 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLX-1 | DMW-BLF19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) |
| Storage slots | Two | Two |
| Cost at launch | $2,199 | $2,498 |