Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5

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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH5

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

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GH5 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Olympus E-P7
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Succeeded by the Panasonic GH5 II
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Differences

Olympus E-P5 advantages over Panasonic GH5

Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
E-P5 test data on DxO Mark GH5 test data on DxO Mark

895 vs 807 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
37 mm vs 87 mm
Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Panasonic GH5 advantages over Olympus E-P5

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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

410 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
11.9 fps vs 9.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
600 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.9 fps vs 9.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
65 vs 18 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

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

Handsome retro styling; Very good image quality and dynamic range, with competitive high ISO performance; Lightning fast autofocusing; Excellent burst speeds (nearly 10fps at full res); Top shutter speed of 1/8000 second; Sharp, bright 17mm f/1.8 kit lens; 3-inch tilting touchscreen LCD with 1.04M dots of resolution.
Heavier than some mirrorless models; Weak flash; Below average battery life; No built-in viewfinder (but EVF available in a kit or for separate purchase); A bit pricey compared to the similar E-M5, which offers a built-in EVF and weather sealing at about the same price.
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20MP sensor; Better per-pixel sharpness; Very good, slightly improved dynamic range and high ISOs; Stellar 4K video up to 60p with no crop; 6K Photo; Dual UHS-II SD slots; Good battery life for its class.
Buffer is deep, but slow to clear; Expensive; Menus still confusing; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.
Read our Panasonic GH5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-P3

Olympus E-P5

Olympus E-P3

$1249
4/3

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$561
4/3

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

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Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-P3

$1348
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$561
4/3

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

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Compared to Olympus E-M5

Olympus E-P5

Olympus E-M5

$1249
4/3

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$900
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

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Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M5

$1348
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$900
4/3

Less expensive
Thinner

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Compared to Panasonic GX7

Olympus E-P5

Panasonic GX7

$1249
4/3

Higher effective ISO
Thinner

$648
4/3

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX7

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic GX7

$1348
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$648
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

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Compared to Panasonic G9

Olympus E-P5

Panasonic G9

$1249
4/3

Internal flash
Thinner

$965
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G9

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$965
4/3

High resolution composite
Top deck display

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Compared to Panasonic G95

Olympus E-P5

Panasonic G95

$1249
4/3

Thinner
Higher max flash sync

$848
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G95

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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