Lumix GH5 IIvs OM-1

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix GH5 II Lumix Lumix GH5 II (2021) Starting from £899 new Best for Video, vlogging, documentary View Lumix GH5 II
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OM System OM-1 OM System OM-1 (2022) Starting from £1299 new Best for Wildlife, sport, outdoor View OM-1

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.

Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.

↓ Full specifications below

Lumix GH5 II (2021)

  • Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
  • Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing

OM-1 (2022)

  • Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
  • Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions

Quick take: The om-1 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix GH5 II (2021)OM-1 (2022)
Price £899 £1,299
Sensor Micro Four Thirds Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI
Resolution 20.3MP 20.4MP
Video 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming 4K 60fps 10-bit
Autofocus 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS)
Burst Rate 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture
Battery Life 900 shots (CIPA) 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 727g (body only) 599g (body only)
Dimensions 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B
Connectivity Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone
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