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GH5 vs OM-5 Mark II

Quick take: The OM-5 Mark II has the highest resolution at 20MP; the GH5 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

GH5 — Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting: The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.

Who should buy what
GH5 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
  • YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
  • Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
  • GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification GH5Lumix · 2017OM-5 Mark IIOM System · 2025
Price £699Best£880
Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.3MP20.4MPBest
Video 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording4K/30p, OM-Log400
Autofocus Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detectionPhase-hybrid AF (121 cross-type points)
Stabilisation IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)Up to 7.5-stop Sync IS (6.5-stop body-only)
Burst Rate 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)Best10fps (AF tracking), 30fps (locked)
Battery Life ~410 shots (CIPA)Best310 shots (CIPA)
Weight 646g (body only)370g (body only)Best
Dimensions 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm—
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnificationEVF, 2.36M dots, 1.37x magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dotsFully articulating touchscreen
Mount Micro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slotsSingle SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMIUSB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GH5
OM-5 Mark II
Portrait
5.4/10
6.5/10
Street
5.0/10
6.9/10
Travel
5.1/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
5.4/10
Vlogging & Video
4.6/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
5.1/10
Documentary
5.6/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
6.1/10
6.7/10
Landscape
4.9/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
7.4/10
Casual
3.9/10
6.1/10
Food
5.9/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.1/10
8.1/10
Architecture
4.9/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.5/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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