Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Announced January 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched January 2017
- Replaced the Panasonic GH4
- Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1X was brought out 2 years later than the GH5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M1X matches up versus the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GH5
E-M1X | GH5 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | January 2017 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-M1X
GH5 | E-M1X | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+583k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GH5
E-M1X | GH5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact 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 GH5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X has got external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X versus the GH5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and GH5 is 54 and 59 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and GH5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern E-M1X is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-01-24 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual 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 | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 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) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997 gr (2.20 lbs) | 725 gr (1.60 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 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 images | 410 images |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Retail pricing | $2,999 | $1,298 |