Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH5
Portability
68 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
73
68 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
73
Portability
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced September 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
- Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" 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
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched January 2017
- Superseded the Panasonic GH4
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH5 II
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Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe E-M1 II was released 3 months prior to the GH5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M1 II scores against the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic GH5
| E-M1 II | GH5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-M1 II
| GH5 | E-M1 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1037k | Sharper screen (+583k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GH5
| E-M1 II | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | January 2017 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II features external 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) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GH5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the GH5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and GH5 is 68 and 59 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and GH5.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography information
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Olympus E-M1 II Street photography info
Panasonic GH5 Street photography info
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition (574g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Olympus E-M1 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery (350 shots)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery life (410 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography highlights
lighter than competition (574g)
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery (350 CIPA)
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery life (410 per charge)
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Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than competition (574 grams)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2017-01-04 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 121 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 60.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| 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 w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest 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 | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 574 gr (1.27 pounds) | 725 gr (1.60 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 80 | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 1312 | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | 410 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLH-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Cost at release | $1,700 | $1,298 |
