Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic GH5
E-P5 | GH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-P5
GH5 | E-P5 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | October 2013 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+583k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GH5
E-P5 | GH5 | |||
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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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and GH5 is 85 and 59 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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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 |