Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 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
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2017
- Superseded the Panasonic GH4
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).
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Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M1 III scores vs the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic GH5
E-M1 III | GH5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | January 2017 | Fresher by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-M1 III
GH5 | E-M1 III | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 1037k | Sharper display (+583k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GH5
E-M1 III | GH5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic GH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III and the GH5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and GH5 is 67 and 59 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and GH5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer E-M1 III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-02-11 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic IX | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 225 |
Cross type focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 1,620k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
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 | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 pounds) | 725 grams (1.60 pounds) |
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 rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | 410 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Pricing at release | $1,800 | $1,298 |