Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5 II

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GH5 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 III was announced 21 months earlier than the GH5 II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M5 III grades against the GH5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III features exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GH5 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the GH5 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and GH5 II is 80 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and GH5 II.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-M5 III is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.