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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2012
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL5 was manufactured 5 years prior to the GH5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL5 scores versus the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic GH5

 E-PL5 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-PL5

 GH5 E-PL5 
RevealedJanuary 2017September 2012Newer by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic GH5

 E-PL5 GH5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL5 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the GH5.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and GH5 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL5 and GH5.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic GH5 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-PL5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Street photography info
Panasonic GH5 Street photography info
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL5
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery life (410 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography factors
75
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
68
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL5
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic GH5
 Olympus PEN E-PL5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2017-01-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect 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
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 725 grams (1.60 lbs)
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 77
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 13.0
DXO Low light score 889 807
Other
Battery life 360 photos 410 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Cost at release $400 $1,298