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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2018
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic GH5S, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and GH5S (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was launched 23 months before the GH5S which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the PEN-F matches up vs the GH5S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic GH5S

 PEN-F GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus PEN-F

 GH5S PEN-F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2016Newer by 23 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1037kSharper screen (+583k dot)

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GH5S

 PEN-F GH5S 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F features outer measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the PEN-F and the GH5S.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and GH5S is 84 and 62 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and GH5S.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus PEN-F to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged PEN-F will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus PEN-F
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
75
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
62
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus PEN-F
Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
84
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
bad battery (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
75
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (330 per charge)
61
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus PEN-F
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (330 per charge)
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging highlights
78
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-27 2018-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine 10
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 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) 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
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 427g (0.94 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 894 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 440 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $1,000 $2,498