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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
65
Imaging
64
Features
96
Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2022
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Released March 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH3
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the OM System OM-1 versus Panasonic GH2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and GH2 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-1 was manufactured 11 years after the GH2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the OM System OM-1 grades vs the GH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Panasonic GH2

 OM System OM-1 GH2 
ReleasedFebruary 2022March 2011Newer by 133 months
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the OM System OM-1

 GH2 OM System OM-1 

Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH2

 OM System OM-1 GH2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-1 enjoys outer dimensions 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 GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Analyze the OM System OM-1 versus Panasonic GH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the OM System OM-1 against the GH2.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-1 and GH2 is 65 and 70 respectively.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-1 and GH2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the OM System OM-1 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher OM System OM-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography advice
78
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
70
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-1 Street photography information
Panasonic GH2 Street photography information
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography factors
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (520 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
46
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography advice
78
better than average battery power (520 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
62
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with OM System OM-1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH2
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (520 shots)
has dual storage slots
60
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (330 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-1 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging details
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
does not have image stabilization
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH2
 OM System OM-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model OM System OM-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-02-15 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1053 23
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 118 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 gr (1.32 lbs) 442 gr (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 655
Other
Battery life 520 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLX-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Launch pricing $2,199 $1,000