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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66 Imaging
53 Features
88 Overall
67

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

OM System OM-5
(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
  • Announced October 2022
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Lets look more closely at the OM System OM-5 versus Panasonic GH4, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and GH4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was unveiled 8 years after the GH4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the OM System OM-5 matches up versus the GH4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Panasonic GH4

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 GH4 
ReleasedOctober 2022February 2014More modern by 107 months
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the OM System OM-5

		

		

			
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Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH4

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 GH4 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The OM System OM-5 enjoys outside 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 GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
See the OM System OM-5 versus Panasonic GH4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the OM System OM-5 compared to the GH4.
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-5 and GH4 is 80 and 66 respectively.
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-5 and GH4.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the OM System OM-5 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer OM System OM-5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
78
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GH4 as a Street photography camera
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 features focus via touch
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
71
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (560g)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
OM System OM-5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography highlights
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low battery life (310 per charge)
62
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 does not have image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
OM System OM-5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography highlights
78
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery life (310 CIPA)
77
 lighter than competition (560 grams)
 environment proof
 boasts touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography factors
78
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 low battery life (310 shots)
72
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GH4 as a Vlogging camera
84
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone port
71
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic socket
 lighter than competition (560g)
 does not have image stabilization
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH4
 OM System OM-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-10-26 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 119 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 414 gr (0.91 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 791
Other
Battery life 310 photos 500 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,200 $1,500