Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Panasonic
71 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
OM System
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
No customer feedback yet
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
The OM System OM-1 Mark II is highly praised for its fast autofocus, especially for bird and wildlife photography, and its compact, lightweight design compared to full-frame cameras. Users appreciate the improved menu system and low-light performance, though some note the lack of an Auto mode and the absence of an included external battery charger as drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile camera, with a few minor complaints about accessories and learning curve.
Pros
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent low-light performance
- Intuitive menu system
- Great for bird and wildlife photography
Cons
- No Auto mode
- External battery charger not included
- Expensive external charger
- Learning curve for new users
- Rubber charging port cover may wear out
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Low light performance 3
Menu usability 2
Missing auto mode 2
Battery charger inclusion 2
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Video
Beginner
Photography
Travel
Youtube
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | OM System OM-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | TruePic X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Single AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Con |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 7 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 180 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.51 kg |
| Battery Life | 440 shots | 520 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI Type D | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong burst (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average affordability (35th percentile)
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-1 Mark II
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.