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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Launched October 2022
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Below, we are comparing the OM System OM-5 versus Panasonic GH5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was released 5 years later than the GH5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the OM System OM-5 scores versus the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Panasonic GH5

 OM System OM-5 GH5 
AnnouncedOctober 2022January 2017Fresher by 71 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the OM System OM-5

 GH5 OM System OM-5 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH5

 OM System OM-5 GH5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-5 has outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the OM System OM-5 compared to the GH5.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-5 and GH5 is 80 and 59 respectively.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-5 and GH5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern OM System OM-5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography features
78
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-5 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Street photography advice
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography factors
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
78
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (310 per charge)
68
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging advice
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH5
 OM System OM-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-10-26 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 megapixels 20 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 119 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 414 gr (0.91 lbs) 725 gr (1.60 lbs)
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 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 410 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at release $1,200 $1,298