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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GH5
(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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was launched 4 years earlier than the GH5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1 matches up against the GH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic GH5

 E-M1 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-M1

 GH5 E-M1 
LaunchedJanuary 2017October 2013More modern by 38 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 GH5

 E-M1 GH5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 compared to the GH5.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and GH5 is 71 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and GH5.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic GH5 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (497g)
good high ISO (25,600)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography highlights
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery (350 shots)
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery pack (410 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors (497g)
weather sealing
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
bad battery (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery (350 shots)
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging details
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competitors (497g)
screen is not selfie friendly
75
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic GH5
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-10-28 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePIC VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash Auto, 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 gr (1.10 lb) 725 gr (1.60 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 77
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 13.0
DXO Low light score 757 807
Other
Battery life 350 images 410 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Dual
Launch pricing $799 $1,298