Lumix GH5 IIvs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
Who should buy what
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The lumix gh5 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £350 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Macro | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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