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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic GH5
(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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic GH5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was launched 3 years later than the GH5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 IV scores against the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 E-M10 IV GH5 
AnnouncedAugust 2020January 2017Fresher by 44 months

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

 GH5 E-M10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

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

 E-M10 IV GH5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV and the GH5.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

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

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

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and GH5.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger E-M10 IV will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography features
Panasonic GH5 Street photography features
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography advice
73
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography details
85
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
68
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no external microphone support
75
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GH5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-08-04 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.7 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 725 gr (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 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 360 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 2
Retail pricing $699 $1,298