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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Launched October 2022
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Released February 2022
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was unveiled 9 months after the GH6 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the OM System OM-5 grades against the GH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 GH6 
ReleasedOctober 2022February 2022More modern by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the OM System OM-5

		

		

			
 GH6 OM System OM-5 
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 GH6 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3.00"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The OM System OM-5 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GH6 has sizing of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") and a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).
Examine the OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the OM System OM-5 versus the GH6.
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-5 and GH6 is 80 and 56 respectively.
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-5 and GH6.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic GH6 to render more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer OM System OM-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography info
78
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
79
 you can focus manually
 resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GH6 as a Street photography camera
84
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 environment proofing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
74
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 weather proof
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
OM System OM-5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Sports photography highlights
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery life (310 per charge)
71
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is fantastic (25MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 terrible battery (360 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
OM System OM-5 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography details
78
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery life (310 shots)
68
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography info
78
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 not so great battery life (310 shots)
77
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 2 card slots
 terrible battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
OM System OM-5 Vlogging info
Panasonic GH6 Vlogging info
84
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone port
75
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focus
 high video quality (5760 x 2880 pixels)
 includes external microphone support
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6
 OM System OM-5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-10-26 2022-02-22
Physical type 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 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5776 x 4336
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 119 118
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Max video resolution 4096x2160 5760x2880
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 414 grams (0.91 lb) 823 grams (1.81 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Card slots Single 2
Price at launch $1,200 $2,198