Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GH5S

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GH5S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-P1 was brought out 9 years prior to the GH5S and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-P1 scores vs the GH5S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 offers outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GH5S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 versus the GH5S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and GH5S is 86 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and GH5S.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus E-P1 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.