Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH5S

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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH5S

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M10 II conclusion.

4/3 224.9mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 160 - 51,200

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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M10 III
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Differences

Olympus E-M10 II advantages over Panasonic GH5S

Less expensive
$550 vs $1798*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
46 mm vs 87 mm
Thinner
More pixels
16.1 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Panasonic GH5S advantages over Olympus E-M10 II

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Bigger pixels
~ 4.51 vs 3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
11.7 fps vs 8.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
600 vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.5 fps vs 8.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
120 vs 18 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Excellent value for the money; Professional-grade ergonomics; Incredibly good image quality for its class; Solid performance specs across the board; Loaded with features.
Kit lens may not be quite as sharp as previous kit lens from this line; Below average battery life; Somewhat confusing menu systems.
Read our Olympus E-M10 II Review

Excellent video quality; Very good high ISO performance; Cinema 4K & UHD video up to 60p; Full HD up to 240p; 10-bit internal video recording; Tons of features & options for advanced/pro videographers.
10MP resolution is limiting for still photos; No in-body image stabilization; Slower AF than GH5; Buffer clearing could be faster; No 6K Photo features due to sensor resolution.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M10

Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10

$349
4/3

Fast startup
Shoots 24p video

$399
4/3

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Panasonic GH5S

Olympus E-M10

$1948
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$399
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GX85

$349
4/3

Higher effective ISO
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GH5S

Panasonic GX85

$1948
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GH5

$349
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

$1348
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

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Panasonic GH5S

Panasonic GH5

$1948
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10 III

$349
4/3

Less expensive

$549
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Bigger JPEG buffer

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Panasonic GH5S

Olympus E-M10 III

$1948
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

$549
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Panasonic G9

Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic G9

$349
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

$948
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5S

Panasonic G9

$1948
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

$948
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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