OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S5
Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
Portability
60 Imaging
76 Features
92 Overall
82
60 Imaging
76 Features
92 Overall
82
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand 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
- Announced February 2022
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Announced August 2020
- Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Its time to look more closely at the OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the S5 (24MP) is relatively close but the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.
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Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the OM System OM-1 grades vs the S5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Panasonic S5
| OM System OM-1 | S5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2022 |  | August 2020 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the OM System OM-1
| S5 | OM System OM-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1840k |  | 1620k | Clearer screen (+220k dot) |
Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic S5
| OM System OM-1 | S5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.00" |  | 3.0" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-1 comes with physical dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the OM System OM-1 compared to the S5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-1 and S5 is 65 and 60 respectively.
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-1 and S5.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The OM System OM-1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic S5 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer OM System OM-1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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OM System OM-1 Street photography details
Panasonic S5 Street photography details
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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OM System OM-1 Sports photography features
Panasonic S5 Sports photography features
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (520 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lacks phase detect AF
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OM System OM-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
good battery (520 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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OM System OM-1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography features
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (520 CIPA)
has double storage slots
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
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Vlogging with Panasonic S5
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
| OM System OM-1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | OM System OM-1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2022-02-15 | 2020-08-14 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 80 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 1053 | 225 |
| Cross type focus points | 1053 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
| Number of lenses | 118 | 31 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.00" | 3.0" |
| Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,840 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 599g (1.32 lbs) | 714g (1.57 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 520 photographs | 440 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLX-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Cost at release | $2,199 | $1,999 |