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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 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
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 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
Photography Glossary

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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GH5

 E-M1X GH5 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2017More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-M1X

 GH5 E-M1X 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1037kClearer screen (+583k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GH5

 E-M1X GH5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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).

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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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
67
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography features
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (870 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
68
better than average battery (870 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
68
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging advice
68
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (997g)
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GH5
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
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