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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released July 2021
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH6
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic GH5 II

 E-M1 III GH5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Olympus E-M1 III

 GH5 II E-M1 III 
ReleasedJuly 2021February 2020More modern by 17 months
Display resolution1840k1037kCrisper display (+803k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GH5 II

 E-M1 III GH5 II 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography factors
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5 II
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography advice
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
69
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography highlights
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5 II
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
76
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (4992 x 3744 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GH5 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Alternate name - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-11 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX -
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 225
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 108
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4992x3744
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 727g (1.60 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Price at release $1,800 $1,700