OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are provided at OM System OM-5 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Panasonic GX85
OM System OM-5 | GX85 | |||
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Introduced | October 2022 | ![]() | April 2016 | Fresher by 80 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the OM System OM-5
GX85 | OM System OM-5 |
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Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GX85
OM System OM-5 | GX85 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
OM System OM-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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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 |