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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic FH5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FH5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was announced 5 years later than the FH5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the FH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic FH5

 E-M1 II FH5 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2011More recent by 70 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 FH5 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FH5

 E-M1 II FH5 

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II features exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 II and the FH5.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and FH5 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and FH5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography details
Panasonic FH5 Street photography details
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
71
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
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focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
bad battery power (350 per charge)
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
lighter than average in class (574g)
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MOV, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574g (1.27 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Retail price $1,700 $169