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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 II
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic GH5S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and GH5S (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was introduced 6 years before the GH5S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M5 scores versus the GH5S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 GH5S E-M5 
ReleasedJanuary 2018April 2012Newer by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k610kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 E-M5 GH5S 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic GH5S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 versus the GH5S.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and GH5S is 81 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and GH5S.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M5 to provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
71
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
62
 focusing manually
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
82
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 weather proofing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
68
 screen can move to multiple angles
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
67
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 has no phase detect AF
56
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
66
 weather proofing
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
61
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 screen is selfie friendly
 lack of Timelapse mode
 resolution not great (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
73
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 missing Timelapse recording
63
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3.2 inch)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
34
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone socket
68
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 offers face detect autofocus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-04-30 2018-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Venus Engine 10
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 35 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 425 grams (0.94 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 826 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 440 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots Single 2
Retail cost $799 $2,498