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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Released October 2022
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2021
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH6
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH5 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was launched 16 months after the GH5 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the OM System OM-5 scores vs the GH5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 OM System OM-5 GH5 II 
AnnouncedOctober 2022July 2021Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the OM System OM-5

 GH5 II OM System OM-5 
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH5 II

 OM System OM-5 GH5 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-5 features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH5 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the OM System OM-5 against the GH5 II.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-5 and GH5 II is 80 and 59 respectively.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-5 and GH5 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher OM System OM-5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with OM System OM-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5 II
78
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Street photography camera
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-5 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography info
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (310 shots)
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery power (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-5 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography info
78
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (310 per charge)
69
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with OM System OM-5
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5 II
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
low battery life (310 shots)
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-5 Vlogging info
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging info
84
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
76
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (4992 x 3744 pixels)
does have external microphone port
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH5 II
 OM System OM-5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also called as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-10-26 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 119 108
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4992x3744
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414 grams (0.91 lbs) 727 grams (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 400 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Price at launch $1,200 $1,700