Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 II

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was revealed 17 months earlier than the GH5 II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the GH5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic GH5 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III vs the GH5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and GH5 II is 67 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and GH5 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-M1 III will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.