Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH5
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Revealed August 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" 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
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Announced January 2017
- Replaced the Panasonic GH4
- Successor is Panasonic GH5 II

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

The E-M10 II was unveiled 16 months earlier than the GH5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M10 II matches up versus the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic GH5
E-M10 II | GH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-M10 II
GH5 | E-M10 II | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | ![]() | August 2015 | More recent by 16 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GH5
E-M10 II | GH5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II features exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 II against the GH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and GH5 is 82 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and GH5.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic GH5 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-M10 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-08-25 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 725 grams (1.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 410 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Retail pricing | $499 | $1,298 |