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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
80
Imaging
63
Features
88
Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
82
Overall
62

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

OM System OM-5
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Panasonic GH5S

 OM System OM-5 GH5S 
IntroducedOctober 2022January 2018More recent by 59 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the OM System OM-5

 GH5S OM System OM-5 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH5S

 OM System OM-5 GH5S 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with OM System OM-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
61
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with OM System OM-5
Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
84
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with OM System OM-5
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
not so great battery (310 shots)
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

OM System OM-5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (310 CIPA)
61
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with OM System OM-5
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery (310 per charge)
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-5 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging information
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
67
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH5S
 OM System OM-5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
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