Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH5 II

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was revealed 5 years earlier than the GH5 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M1 II scores versus the GH5 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II has outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GH5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 II vs the GH5 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and GH5 II is 68 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and GH5 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged E-M1 II will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.