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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic Lumix GH5 II
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- EVF resolution: the GH5 II leads at Approx. 3.68 million dots vs the OM-5's 2.360K dots.
- Burst — electronic: the OM-5 leads at Approx. 30fps (silent, H); Approx. 10fps (L) vs the GH5 II's AFS/MF: H: 12 frames/sec; AFC: H: 7 frames/sec (Live View).
- Weight (body): the OM-5 leads at 414 g vs the GH5 II's 727 g.
 OM-5 Micro Four Thirds |  GH5 II Micro Four Thirds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 4/3'' (Micro Four Thirds), 17.3 x 13.0mm | Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 4/3'' Live MOS sensor | Live MOS sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
| Sensor size | 4/3'' (Micro Four Thirds), 17.3 x 13.0mm | Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | 20.4 Megapixels (effective); 21.8 Megapixels (full) | 20.33 megapixels effective / 21.77 megapixels total |
| In-body stabilisation | Up to 7.5 EV steps (Sync IS); Up to 6.5 EV steps (Sensor shift) | Image sensor shift type (5-axis / 6.5-stop); Dual I.S. (6.5-stop, Dual I.S. 2 compatible) |
| ISO range | ISO LOW - 25600 | Auto / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system | Contrast AF system (DFD technology) |
| Subject detection | 121 points (all cross type); Eye Detect AF; predictive AF | Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Body, Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area / Zone / 1-Area+ / 1-Area / Pinpoint |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 10fps (H); 6fps (L) | AFS/MF: H: 12 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (Live View); AFC: H: 9 frames/sec (Live View) |
| Burst — electronic | Approx. 30fps (silent, H); Approx. 10fps (L) | AFS/MF: H: 12 frames/sec; AFC: H: 7 frames/sec (Live View) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4096 x 2160 (C4K) / 24p; 3840 x 2160 (4K) / 30p | C4K 4096x2160 / 4K 3840x2160; Anamorphic 6K 4992x3744 (4:3) |
| Codecs / sampling | MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264) | MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC; MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC |
| Recording limit | Up to card capacity | MP4 4K: continues past 4GB/96GB or 3hr4min by dividing files; MP4 FHD: continues past 4GB or 30 min by dividing files |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 2.360K dots | Approx. 3.68 million dots |
| EVF magnification | Max. 1.37x with a 50mm lens | Approx. 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity, 4:3 aspect |
| Rear screen | 3.0'' (3:2), 1037K dots, Vari-angle LCD - Touch Panel | Free-angle, 3.0-inch (7.5cm), 3:2 aspect TFT LCD monitor with static touch control, Approx. 1.84 million dots |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7 mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4 mm |
| Weight (body) | 414 g | 727 g |
| Weather sealing | IP53 (operating temperature -10 - 40 C) | Dust and Splash Resistant: Yes; operating temperature -10C to 40C (14F to 104F) |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 310 shots | Approx. 400 images, 1200 images (Power Save LVF mode) with H-ES12060 / DMW-BLK22 |
| Battery | BLS-50 Lithium-Ion Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 2200mAh, 16Wh) / DMW-BLK22 |
| Card slots | Single SD (UHS-II compatible) | Slot 1, Slot 2 (dual); SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3, Video Speed Class 90 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 High Speed | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth present | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz (STA/AP) IEEE802.11b/g/n, 5GHz (STA) IEEE802.11a/n/ac; Bluetooth v4.2 (BLE) |
| HDMI | Micro connector (Type D) | HDMI TypeA |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | —, not published |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 20 V2 Fits body only · View at B&H Photo Video | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits body only · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“4/3'' Live MOS sensor, 20.4 Megapixels effective, 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm; Sensor shift, Up to 7.5 EV steps Sync IS; TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system, 121 points; EVF 2.360K dots, Max. 1.37x with a 50mm lens; BLS-50 Lithium-Ion Battery, 310 shots”
official · GH5 II specifications: Panasonic UK & Ireland (official specifications page) · accessed 2026-07-10
“Live MOS sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm), 20.33 megapixels; Image sensor shift type (5-axis / 6.5-stop); AF mode: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Body, Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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