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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced April 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the OM System OM-5 versus Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and GX85 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was announced 6 years later than the GX85 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the OM System OM-5 scores vs the GX85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Panasonic GX85

 OM System OM-5 GX85 
IntroducedOctober 2022April 2016Fresher by 80 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the OM System OM-5

 GX85 OM System OM-5 

Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GX85

 OM System OM-5 GX85 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The OM System OM-5 comes with outside measurements 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 GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the OM System OM-5 versus Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the OM System OM-5 and the GX85.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and GX85 is 80 and 83 respectively.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-5 and GX85.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the OM System OM-5 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent OM System OM-5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
78
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
72
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-5 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Street photography advice
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-5 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography features
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery (310 shots)
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
bad battery life (290 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography highlights
78
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (310 shots)
68
provides touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
bad battery life (290 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery (310 per charge)
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Vlogging camera
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GX85
 OM System OM-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-10-26 2016-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 119 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.91 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 662
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 290 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,200 $800