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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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
  • Revealed July 2021
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH6
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was brought out 12 months prior to the GH5 II and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the GH5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic GH5 II

 E-M10 IV GH5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 GH5 II E-M10 IV 
RevealedJuly 2021August 2020Newer by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GH5 II

 E-M10 IV GH5 II 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the GH5 II.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and GH5 II is 81 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and GH5 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-M10 IV is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography advice
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography factors
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery power (400 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography info
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography info
84
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
69
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing mic socket
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (4992 x 3744 pxls)
does have external microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GH5 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Alternative name - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-08-04 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 108
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4992x3744
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 727 grams (1.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $699 $1,700