Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5S
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Revealed January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Announced January 2018
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Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and GH5S (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe E-M1X was released 13 months later than the GH5S which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M1X grades vs the GH5S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GH5S
| E-M1X | GH5S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2019 |  | January 2018 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus E-M1X
| GH5S | E-M1X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1037k | Crisper screen (+583k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GH5S
| E-M1X | GH5S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic GH5S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X vs the GH5S.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and GH5S is 54 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and GH5S.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus E-M1X to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (997 grams)
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography details
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography details
better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (997g)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
2 card slots
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
heavier than competition (997 grams)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-01-24 | 2018-01-08 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Dual TruePic VIII | Venus Engine 10 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3680 x 2760 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| 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 |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 1,620k 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 | 0.74x | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 60.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 3.1 |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 997 gr (2.20 lbs) | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 870 shots | 440 shots |
| Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DMW-BLF19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Price at release | $2,999 | $2,498 |