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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 II
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
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH5
  • Successor is Panasonic GH6
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic GH5 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was unveiled 8 years prior to the GH5 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M10 matches up vs the GH5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 E-M10 GH5 II 

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

 GH5 II E-M10 
RevealedJuly 2021March 2014Newer by 89 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1037kSharper display (+803k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 E-M10 GH5 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic GH5 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 versus the GH5 II.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and GH5 II is 82 and 59 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and GH5 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic GH5 II to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5 II
71
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10
Street photography with Panasonic GH5 II
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (396 grams)
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery power (400 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography details
67
provides touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (396g)
display is not selfie friendly
69
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging information
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (396 grams)
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (4992 x 3744 pixels)
comes with microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also called - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-18 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
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 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 pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 108
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) 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 sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4992x3744
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 grams (0.87 pounds) 727 grams (1.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 13.1
DXO Low light rating 884 1136
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $600 $1,700