Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic S5 II X

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and S5 II X (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was launched 7 years prior to the S5 II X which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M1 II scores vs the S5 II X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic S5 II X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II versus the S5 II X.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and S5 II X is 68 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and S5 II X.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic S5 II X will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.