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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and GH5S (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the GH5S which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M1 scores vs the GH5S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic GH5S

 E-M1 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus E-M1

 GH5S E-M1 
LaunchedJanuary 2018October 2013Newer by 51 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1037kCrisper display (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic GH5S

 E-M1 GH5S 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 compared to the GH5S.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and GH5S is 71 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and GH5S.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M1 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1
Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition (497g)
great high ISO (25,600)
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
low battery pack (350 per charge)
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition (497 grams)
environment sealing
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
low battery pack (350 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
61
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography info
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging information
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
lighter than competition (497 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-10-28 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePIC VII Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Flash Auto, 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497g (1.10 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $799 $2,498