OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X
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![OM System OM-5 front OM System OM-5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/OM-System-OM-5/OM-System-OM-5-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-X/Panasonic-S5-II-X-front.jpg)
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Introduced October 2022
- Superseded the Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3968 video
- Leica L Mount
- 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
- Released January 2023
- Succeeded the Panasonic S5
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic S5 II X, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is pretty well matched but the OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) and S5 II X (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.
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The OM System OM-5 was announced 2 months prior to the S5 II X so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the OM System OM-5 scores vs the S5 II X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The whole galleries are viewable at OM System OM-5 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Panasonic S5 II X
OM System OM-5 | S5 II X |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the OM System OM-5
S5 II X | OM System OM-5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+800k dot) |
Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic S5 II X
OM System OM-5 | S5 II X | |||
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Released | October 2022 | ![]() | January 2023 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The OM System OM-5 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II X has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Look at the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic S5 II X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the OM System OM-5 vs the S5 II X.
![OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/OM-System-OM-5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-X-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-5 and S5 II X is 80 and 59 respectively.
![OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/OM-System-OM-5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-X-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-5 and S5 II X.
Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-5 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S5 II X will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
![OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/OM-System-OM-5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-X-sensor-size-comparison.png)
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder
![OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and Viewfinder comparison OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/OM-System-OM-5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-X-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications
OM System OM-5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | OM System OM-5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-10-26 | 2023-01-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 779 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Available lenses | 119 | 65 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.00" | 3.00" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,840 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 5952x3968 |
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 2 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 414g (0.91 pounds) | 740g (1.63 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") |
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 | 370 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | DMW-BLJ31 |
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 | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $1,200 | $2,199 |