Lumix S5vs OM-1
Lumix
Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
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 lumix s5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 (2020) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 714g (body, battery, card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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