Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G5
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Introduced September 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
- Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic G3
- Later Model is Panasonic G6
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G5 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic G5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and G5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 II was launched 4 years after the G5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M1 II grades against the G5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic G5
E-M1 II | G5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | July 2012 | Newer by 51 months | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 920k | Crisper screen (+117k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus E-M1 II
G5 | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G5
E-M1 II | G5 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II has outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic G5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 II vs the G5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and G5 is 68 and 74 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and G5.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus E-M1 II to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2012-07-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | 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, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 574g (1.27 pounds) | 396g (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 80 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1312 | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | One |
Cost at release | $1,700 | $699 |