OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Announced October 2022
- Superseded the Olympus E-M5 III
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- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2018

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH5S, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and GH5S (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

The OM System OM-5 was brought out 4 years later than the GH5S and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the OM System OM-5 matches up against the GH5S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are available at OM System OM-5 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Panasonic GH5S
OM System OM-5 | GH5S | |||
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Introduced | October 2022 | ![]() | January 2018 | More recent by 59 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the OM System OM-5
GH5S | OM System OM-5 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH5S
OM System OM-5 | GH5S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-5 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the OM System OM-5 compared to the GH5S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and GH5S is 80 and 62 respectively.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-5 and GH5S.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the OM System OM-5 to give you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer OM System OM-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
OM System OM-5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | OM System OM-5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2022-10-26 | 2018-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine 10 |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3680 x 2760 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 119 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.00 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 414 grams (0.91 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
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 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 | 310 photographs | 440 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Retail cost | $1,200 | $2,498 |