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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 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
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the OM System OM-5 versus Panasonic S5, former being 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 S5 (24MP) is relatively close but the OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The OM System OM-5 was introduced 2 years later than the S5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the OM System OM-5 matches up versus the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Panasonic S5

 OM System OM-5 S5 
AnnouncedOctober 2022August 2020Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the OM System OM-5

 S5 OM System OM-5 
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic S5

 OM System OM-5 S5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.00"3.0"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-5 features physical 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 S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Look at the OM System OM-5 versus Panasonic S5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the OM System OM-5 versus the S5.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and S5 is 80 and 60 respectively.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-5 and S5.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The OM System OM-5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S5 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher OM System OM-5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with OM System OM-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5
78
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-5 Sports photography information
Panasonic S5 Sports photography information
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (310 shots)
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S5 Travel photography advice
78
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (310 shots)
79
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
bad battery (310 CIPA)
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.0")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-5 Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 Vlogging info
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic S5
 OM System OM-5Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-10-26 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 119 31
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00" 3.0"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414g (0.91 lbs) 714g (1.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 1 Two
Pricing at launch $1,200 $1,999