OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5
Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
Portability
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
- Introduced February 2022
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Announced January 2017
- Older Model is Panasonic GH4
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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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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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.
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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Panasonic GH5
| OM System OM-1 | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2022 |  | January 2017 | Fresher by 63 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the OM System OM-1
| GH5 | OM System OM-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH5
| OM System OM-1 | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very 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 GH5 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
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.
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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OM System OM-1 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Street photography factors
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports photography with OM System OM-1
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (520 shots)
has phase detect AF
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low battery power (410 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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OM System OM-1 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography info
better than average battery life (520 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (410 per charge)
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OM System OM-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (520 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery power (410 shots)
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OM System OM-1 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging details
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
| OM System OM-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | OM System OM-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2022-02-15 | 2017-01-04 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| 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 area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 1053 | 225 |
| Cross focus points | 1053 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 118 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| 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 modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 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 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 599 gr (1.32 lb) | 725 gr (1.60 lb) |
| 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 | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 520 shots | 410 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLX-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Launch price | $2,199 | $1,298 |