OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5

Here is a complete review of the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-1 was revealed 5 years later than the GH5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the OM System OM-1 matches up vs the GH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for OM System OM-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are available at OM System OM-1 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-1 comes with outer measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Contrast the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the OM System OM-1 vs the GH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-1 and GH5 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-1 and GH5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer OM System OM-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.