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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P3
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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GH5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was revealed 4 years before the GH5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-P5 scores versus the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic GH5

 E-P5 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-P5

 GH5 E-P5 
LaunchedJanuary 2017October 2013More recent by 39 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1037kSharper screen (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GH5

 E-P5 GH5 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 compared to the GH5.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and GH5 is 85 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and GH5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic GH5 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-P5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P5
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P5
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (420 grams)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography advice
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
68
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than others (420 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
not so great battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (420g)
75
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GH5
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-10-03 2017-01-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 35 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 420 grams (0.93 pounds) 725 grams (1.60 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 77
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.0
DXO Low light score 895 807
Other
Battery life 330 images 410 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $389 $1,298