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| Predecessor: |
Olympus E-M1
E-M1 vs E-M1 II
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Panasonic GH4
GH4 vs GH5
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| Successor: |
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
E-M1 II vs E-M1 Mark III
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Panasonic GH5 II
GH5 vs GH5 II
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| Model Number: |
E-M1 II |
GH5 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$1999.99 |
$1999.99 |
| Street Price: |
$899.00 |
$1,348.50 |
| Date Available: |
2016-12-31 |
2017-03-30 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
20.2 oz
(574 g)
includes batteries
|
25.6 oz
(725 g)
includes batteries
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| Size: |
5.3 x
3.6 x
2.7 in.
(134 x
91 x
69 mm)
|
5.5 x
3.9 x
3.4 in.
(139 x
98 x
87 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
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| Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: |
20.4 |
20.3 |
| Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
226.2mm2 (17.40mm x 13.00mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.36 microns |
3.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
80 |
77 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
23.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.8 |
13.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,312 |
807 |
| Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3),
3712 x 2784
(10.3 MP,
4:3),
2624 x 1968
(5.2 MP,
4:3),
1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3),
3712 x 2784
(10.3 MP,
4:3),
1820 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2),
3712 x 2480
(9.2 MP,
3:2),
1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2),
5184 x 2920
(15.1 MP,
16:9),
3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9),
1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9),
3888 x 3888
(15.1 MP,
1:1),
2784 x 2784
(7.8 MP,
1:1),
1968 x 1968
(3.9 MP,
1:1),
4992 x 3744
(18.7 MP,
4:3),
3328 x 2496
(8.3 MP,
4:3),
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2),
3504 x 2336
(8.2 MP,
3:2),
3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9),
2880 x 2880
(8.3 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG, 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
60.6 |
11.9 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
4096x2160 (15p/12p/8p/6p/3p)
3840x2160 (25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p)
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4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
3840x2160 (2p/12p/20p/22p/24p/26p/28p/36p/48p/60p)
1920x1080 (2p/12p/15p/10p/22p/24p/26p/28p/30p/32p/34p/36p/45p/46p/48p/50p/52p/54p/60p/75p/90p/100p/105p/120p/135p/150p/165p/180p)
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| Movie File Format: |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
MOV, MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
| Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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| Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
|
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| Focal Length (actual): |
|
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| Zoom Ratio: |
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| Aperture Range: |
|
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| Integrated ND Filter: |
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No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
|
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| Macro Focus Range: |
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| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
2x (3x in movie mode) |
2x, 4x; Extra Tele Conversion:Still image: Max. 2x; 4K PHOTO: 1.6x (4:3), 1.5x (3:2), 1.4x (16:9, 1:1); Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 1.4x (4K) |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Advanced Dual FAST AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All target, group target (9-area or 5- area), single target |
Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
EVF; High-speed (120fps) low latency (6ms) 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
3680K-dot OLED, 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
2,360,000 dots
|
3,680,000 dots
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.74x |
0.76x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.48x |
1.52x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,037,000 dots
(345,667 px)
|
1,620,000 dots
(405,000 px)
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| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
14.0x |
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
AUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB (Kelvin), One-touch WB (4); WB Tuning: +/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis |
Auto, Autoc, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting 1-4 (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/32000 - 60 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
3 Custom settings; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color, Vintage, Partial Color, Soft Focus Effect, Pin-Hole Effect, White Edge Effect, Frame Effect, Star Light Effect, Blur Effect, B&W Effect, Picture Tone, Shade Effect), Underwater Wide/Underwater Macro, HDR1/2, Live Bulb, Live Time, Live Composite, Focus Stacking |
Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
| Self Timer: |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
80.0 megapixels |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
| Flash Modes: |
Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual 1/1 (FULL) - 1/64 |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
9.0 m /
29.5 ft.
|
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100 |
n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-II |
UHS-II |
| Other Memory: |
Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I |
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
MOV, MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
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| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
No |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
| External Connections: |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or via Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi or optional wired |
| Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB 3.0 Type C, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack, 2.5mm wired remote jack |
USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI Type-A, 2.5mm Wired Remote, 3.5mm External Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
0.33 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
|
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| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
|
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| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
0.42 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
60.6 |
11.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
51 |
600 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
60.6 |
11.9 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
51 |
65 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
60.6 |
11.9 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
50 |
63 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.11 seconds |
0.13 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
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| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.052 seconds |
0.066 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.37 seconds |
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| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.032 seconds |
0.056 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
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| Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.6 seconds |
0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
6.9 seconds |
|
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
440 shots |
410 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
400 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
90 minutes
|
55 minutes
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BLH-1 |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
1720mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 1860mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary BLH-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
| Included Software: |
Olympus Viewer 3 |
None; Free downloads: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0XE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio |
| OS Compatibility: |
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PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows); SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows / Mac) |
| Notes & Features: |
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