Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5S
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2018
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic GH5S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and GH5S (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL5 was launched 6 years earlier than the GH5S which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the GH5S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5S Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic GH5S
E-PL5 | GH5S |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus E-PL5
GH5S | E-PL5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2018 | September 2012 | More modern by 64 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 460k | Crisper display (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic GH5S
E-PL5 | GH5S | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL5 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic GH5S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the GH5S.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and GH5S is 88 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and GH5S.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-PL5 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-PL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2018-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine 10 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3680 x 2760 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 440 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Launch pricing | $400 | $2,498 |