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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
89
Overall
72

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus 1s
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released July 2021
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH6
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and GH5 II (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was announced 8 years prior to the GH5 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1 grades versus the GH5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 1 GH5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Olympus 1

 GH5 II 1 
ReleasedJuly 2021November 2013Fresher by 93 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic GH5 II

 1 GH5 II 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 vs the GH5 II.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and GH5 II is 79 and 59 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and GH5 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH5 II will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older 1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 1
Street photography with Panasonic GH5 II
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery life (410 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography advice
61
great battery life (410 shots)
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5 II
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
76
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (4992 x 3744 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also Known as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-25 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 108
Crop factor 4.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4992x3744
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 gr (0.89 lb) 727 gr (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 79
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 13.1
DXO Low light score 179 1136
Other
Battery life 410 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at release $700 $1,700