Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 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 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
(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

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).

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.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic GH4
E-M1 II | GH4 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 32 months |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 1036k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Olympus E-M1 II
GH4 | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GH4
E-M1 II | GH4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
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 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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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 |