Head to head · specs cited · drawn to scale
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic Lumix GH6
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 GH6 leads at OLED Live View Finder, approx. 3.68 million dots vs the OM-5's 2.360K dots.
- Burst — electronic: the GH6 leads at SH75: 75 frames/sec (AFS/MF) vs the OM-5's Approx. 30fps (silent, H); Approx. 10fps (L).
- Weight (body): the OM-5 leads at 414 g vs the GH6's 823 g.
 OM-5 Micro Four Thirds |  GH6 Micro Four Thirds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 4/3'' (Micro Four Thirds), 17.3 x 13.0mm | 4/3'' (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 (without low-pass filter) |
| Sensor size | 4/3'' (Micro Four Thirds), 17.3 x 13.0mm | 4/3'' (Micro Four Thirds), 17.3 x 13.0 mm |
| Resolution (MP) | 20.4 Megapixels (effective); 21.8 Megapixels (full) | 25.21 megapixels (effective); 26.52 megapixels (total) |
| In-body stabilisation | Up to 7.5 EV steps (Sync IS); Up to 6.5 EV steps (Sensor shift) | Body I.S.: 5-axis / 7.5-stop; Dual I.S. 2: 7.5-stop |
| ISO range | ISO LOW - 25600 | Auto / 50 (Extended ISO) / 100-25600 (Normal) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system | Contrast AF system with DFD Technology |
| Subject detection | 121 points (all cross type); Eye Detect AF; predictive AF | Automatic human/face/eye/animal detection |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 10fps (H); 6fps (L) | 14 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 8 frames/sec (AFC) |
| Burst — electronic | Approx. 30fps (silent, H); Approx. 10fps (L) | SH75: 75 frames/sec (AFS/MF) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4096 x 2160 (C4K) / 24p; 3840 x 2160 (4K) / 30p | 5760x4320 (5.8K, 4:3) at 29.97p |
| Codecs / sampling | MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264) | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes |
| Recording limit | Up to card capacity | Motion pictures divided if exceeding 96 GB or 3 hours 4 minutes |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 2.360K dots | OLED Live View Finder, approx. 3.68 million dots |
| EVF magnification | Max. 1.37x with a 50mm lens | Approx. 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm camera equivalent) |
| Rear screen | 3.0'' (3:2), 1037K dots, Vari-angle LCD - Touch Panel | Tilt free-angle, 3.0-inch, 3:2 aspect, approx. 1.84 million dots |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7 mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6 mm |
| Weight (body) | 414 g | 823 g |
| Weather sealing | IP53 (operating temperature -10 - 40 C) | Yes. *Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 310 shots | Approx. 330 images (CFexpress with H-ES12060) |
| Battery | BLS-50 Lithium-Ion Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 2200mAh, 16Wh) |
| Card slots | Single SD (UHS-II compatible) | Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B); Slot 2: SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen2)) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth present | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz (IEEE802.11b/g/n), 5GHz; Bluetooth v5.0 (BLE) |
| HDMI | Micro connector (Type D) | HDMI Type A |
| 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 Retrospective 4 V2.0 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”
“Live MOS sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm); effective 25.21 megapixels; Body I.S. 5-axis / 7.5-stop; Contrast AF system with DFD Technology; max resolution 5760x4320 (5.8K, 4:3) at 29.97p; codecs H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes; Slot 1 CFexpress Type B, Slot 2 SD”
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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