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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH3
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and GH4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was unveiled 2 years after the GH4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M1 II scores vs the GH4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic GH4

 E-M1 II GH4 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2014Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution1037k1036kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 GH4 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GH4

 E-M1 II GH4 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 II and the GH4.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and GH4 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and GH4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus E-M1 II to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 II provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Street photography advice
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition (574g)
great high ISO (25,600)
71
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
lighter than average in class (560 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography info
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography info
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GH4
72
lighter than competition (574g)
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
77
lighter than average in class (560 grams)
environment proof
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography details
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery power (350 shots)
72
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging info
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging info
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
lighter than competition (574g)
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
lighter than average in class (560 grams)
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GH4
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 574 gr (1.27 lbs) 560 gr (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 12.8
DXO Low light rating 1312 791
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,700 $1,500