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GH4vs OM-5

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix GH4 Lumix GH4 (2014) Starting from £349 new Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary View GH4
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OM System OM-5 OM System OM-5 (2022) Starting from £899 new Best for Outdoor & adventure View OM-5

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.

Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.

↓ Full specifications below

GH4 (2014)

  • Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
  • Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
  • MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
  • Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece

OM-5 (2022)

  • Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
  • Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
  • E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
  • Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing

Quick take: The om-5 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification GH4 (2014)OM-5 (2022)
Price £349 £899
Sensor 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 16.1MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K
Autofocus Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking
Stabilisation None (no body IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses)
Burst Rate 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical
Battery Life ~500 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 560g (with battery and card) 414g body only
Dimensions 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre GH4OM-5
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
7.0
Landscape
4.0
9.0
Outdoor & Adventure
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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