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OM System-OM-1 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix S5: which is better?

OM System-OM-1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix S5 compared side by side across 123 specs and 13 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 13 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CAMERAS

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OM SYSTEM

OM System-OM-1 Mark II

$2,399

BEST OVERALL

PANASONIC

Panasonic Lumix S5

$1,999

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The OM System-OM-1 Mark II takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.0/10 — 0.3 ahead of the Panasonic Lumix S5. Dead heat on video. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

DOXM

THEV

OM System-OM-1 Mark II×8

Panasonic Lumix S5×4

OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL

Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDOXMARK — Panasonic Lumix S5 leads by 9.0

TIGHTESTVideo — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

MARK IILUMIX S5

AutofocusiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +2.0

MARK II9.5

LUMIX S57.5

BATTERYiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.5

MARK II7.5

LUMIX S57.0

BuildiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +1.0

MARK II9.5

LUMIX S58.5

DESIGNiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.5

MARK II9.0

LUMIX S58.5

FEATURESiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.2

MARK II9.0

LUMIX S58.8

Image QualityiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.5

MARK II8.5

LUMIX S59.0

OPTICSiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.2

MARK II9.0

LUMIX S58.8

PERFORMANCEiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.5

MARK II9.0

LUMIX S58.5

VIDEOGRAPHYiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.2

MARK II9.0

LUMIX S59.2

VideoiTIED AT 9.0

MARK II9.0

LUMIX S59.0

ValueiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +8.0

MARK II8.0

LUMIX S50.0

DOXMARKiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +9.0

MARK II0.0

LUMIX S59.0

THE VERDICTiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +8.7

MARK II0.0

LUMIX S58.7

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Panasonic Lumix S50.44BEST DEAL

02OM System-OM-1 Mark II0.38

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

OM System-OM-1 Mark II$2,39915W9.0

Panasonic Lumix S5$1,99913W8.7

AF Pointsi

1,053← BEST +368%

225

Subject Detectioni

Human, Animal (Dog, Cat, Bird), Car, Motorcycle, Airplane, Helicopter, Train, Truck

Human, Animal (head, body, eye)

Burst RateFPSi

50 fps← BEST +614%

7 fps

Battery HealthWHi

16.4 Wh

16 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

2280 mAh

2200 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

Approx. 520 shots (CIPA)

470 shots (CIPA LVF)

Battery VoltageViSAME

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

BLX-1

DMW-BLK22

Card Slotsi

Dual UHS-II SD

Dual (1x UHS-II, 1x UHS-I)

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

520 shots← BEST +11%

470 shots

WeightGi

599 g← 16% lighter

714 g

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

IP53 rated

Yes, splash/dust resistant

Screen Resolutioni

1.62M dots

1,840,000 dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Mirrorless

Yes (mirrorless)

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

5.76 m dots← BEST +144%

2.36 m dots

Screen SizeINCHiSAME

3 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

890 cm³

1032 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci

-10 °C

0 °C← BEST +100%

Tilting ViewfinderiSAME

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME

120 Hz

WidthMMi

134.8 mm← BEST +2%

132.6 mm

HeightMMi

91.6 mm

102.5 mm← BEST +12%

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

Splashproof (IP53)

Thicknessi

72.7 mm

76 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

93← BEST

Dxomark Sports Scorei

24.9← BEST

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

14.5← BEST

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

25.5← BEST

Bluetooth Versioni

5.0

4.2

Typei

Premium

Mirrorless Full-Frame

ViewfinderiSAME

Electronic

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

599 g

714 g← BEST +19%

Processori

TruePic X

Venus Engine

Release Datei

2024-01-30

2020-09-02

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card SlotsiSAME

Yes

Pixel Shift Shoti

Yes (Handheld and Tripod High Res Shot)

Yes (High Resolution Mode)

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi VersioniSAME

802.11ac

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes (Multi-Interface Shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

Micro-HDMI (Type D)

2.0 (Type D Micro)

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

20.4MP Stacked BSI Live MOS

Full-Frame CMOS

ResolutionMPi

20.4 MP

24.2 MP← BEST +19%

ISO Rangei

ISO 200-25600 (expandable to 80-102400)

100-51200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

12 stops

14 stops← BEST +17%

Stabilizationi

5-axis Sensor-Shift

5-axis Sensor-Shift (IBIS)

Sensor Sizei

Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)

35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

20.4 MP

24.2 MP

Maximum ISOi

25,600

51,200← BEST +100%

Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME

Yes

Continuous Shootingi

10 fps

7 fps (AF-S), 5 fps (AF-C)

Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi

Yes← BEST

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8000 sec (mechanical)

1/8000 sec

Focus Pointsi

1053

225

Maximum Expanded ISOi

102400

204800

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI SensoriSAME

Yes

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync SpeediSAME

1/250 sec

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 sec to 1/8000 sec (mechanical)

60-1/8000 sec

Image Stabilization Ratingi

7.5← BEST +15%

6.5

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/32000 sec

1/8000 sec

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes (Sync IS with compatible lenses)

Yes (Dual I.S. 2)

Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

Yes← BEST

Stacked Cmos Sensori

—

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

USB 3.0 (Type-C)

3.2 Gen 1

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

3.3 µm

5.94 µm

Build Qualityi

9.5← BEST +12%

8.5

Controlsi

9← BEST +6%

8.5

Autofocus Pointsi

9.5← BEST +27%

7.5

Image Qualityi

8.5

9← BEST +6%

Video QualityiSAME

Battery Lifei

7.5← BEST +7%

Low Light Performancei

8.5← BEST +6%

The Verdicti

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a highly refined professional mirrorless camera, excelling in speed, stabilization, and computational photography, making it ideal for demanding outdoor and action photog

The Panasonic Lumix S5 is an outstanding choice for videographers and hybrid shooters seeking a compact, full-frame camera with class-leading video features and excellent image quality. While its DFD

CommentsiSAME

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Overall Ratingi

9← BEST +3%

8.7

Color Combinationi

9.4

10← BEST +6%

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

C4K/4K 60p, Full HD 240p

4K 60p (APS-C crop), 4K 30p (full-frame)

Phase Detection Autofocus For Videosi

Yes← BEST

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio JackiSAME

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

Up to 202 Mbps (4K)

200 Mbps

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

C4K 60p

4K 60p

Internal Colori

10-bit 4:2:0 internal

10-bit 4:2:2

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

OM System-OM-1 Mark IIOM SYSTEM9.0

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Panasonic Lumix S5 (8.7)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC8.7

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · OM System-OM-1 Mark II (0.4)

PRIORITY · DOXMARK

Best for doxmark

Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC9.0

DOXMARK WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the doxmark category group.

RUNNER-UP · OM System-OM-1 Mark II (0.0)

PRIORITY · THE VERDICT

Best for the verdict

Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC8.7

THE VERDICT WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the the verdict category group.

RUNNER-UP · OM System-OM-1 Mark II (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1OM SYSTEM0.0

OM System-OM-1 Mark II

“The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a high-performance mirrorless camera designed for advanced photographers and videographers seeking speed, dura”

Autofocus 9.5

Build 9.5

Wins Overall Rating

Wins AF Points

TRADE-OFFMicro Four Thirds sensor size limitations

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#2PANASONIC0.0

Panasonic Lumix S5

“The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a compact, full-frame mirrorless camera renowned for its exceptional video capabilities and robust image quality, ”

VIDEOGRAPHY 9.2

DOXMARK 9.0

Wins Image Quality

Wins Resolution

TRADE-OFFContrast-detect autofocus can struggle with tracking

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The OM System-OM-1 Mark II is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.0/10 · WINS 8 OF 13 CATEGORIES

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OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera vs Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 9.0/10 against 8.7/10 for the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 3% edge. Current starting prices span $1,999–$2,399. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 9.0 total score.
OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera wins 62 comparable specs with a 50% weighted win rate.
Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless CameraWINNER 9.0/10

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a high-performance mirrorless camera designed for advanced photographers and videographers seeking speed, durability, and exceptional image stabilization.

Pros

+ World-class image stabilization
+ Blazing fast burst shooting
+ Advanced AI autofocus
+ Exceptional weather sealing

Cons

− Micro Four Thirds sensor size limitations
− Premium price point
− Minor upgrades from predecessor

Best for: Wildlife and sports photographers · Outdoor and adventure photography · Computational photography users

“Verdict: The OM System OM-1 Mark II refines an already excellent camera, offering significant computational photography enhancements, a deeper buffer, and improved AI autofocus, making it a compelling choice for demanding outdoor and…”

Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.7/10

The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a compact, full-frame mirrorless camera renowned for its exceptional video capabilities and robust image quality, perfect for hybrid shooters.

Pros

+ Exceptional 4K 10-bit video capabilities
+ Excellent 5-axis in-body image stabilization
+ Superb image quality and dynamic range
+ Compact and lightweight full-frame design

Cons

− Contrast-detect autofocus can struggle with tracking
− 4K 60p video has an APS-C crop
− Electronic viewfinder resolution is modest

Best for: Professional videographers · Hybrid photo/video creators · Travel and documentary filmmakers

“Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix S5 is an outstanding choice for videographers and hybrid shooters seeking a compact, full-frame camera with class-leading video features and excellent image quality. While its DFD autofocus isn't the fastest…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera or Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (9.0/10, 0.3 points ahead of the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera and Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera better value than the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera starts around $2,399 and the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera around $1,999. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 cameras from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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