Compare OM System OM-5 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II
In this technical comparison between the OM System OM-5 Mark II and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approx. $1,199 / £1,099 and $3,199 USD / €3,499.
| Specifications |
OM System OM-5 Mark II |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | June, 2025 | May, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 125.3 x 85.2 x 49.7 mm | 134.4× 102.4× 91.7 mm |
| Weight | 366g (Body only) / Approx. 418g (with battery and SD card) | 800g (with battery and card) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Leica L-Mount |
| Weather Sealing | IP53 Certified (Dust, splash, and freeze-proof to -10°C) | Yes (Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | Live MOS sensor | Partially-Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) | Full Frame (35.6× 23.8 mm) |
| Image Resolution | 20.4 Megapixels (50MP Handheld High-Res / 80MP Tripod High-Res) | 24.1 Megapixels (effective) / 96MP High-Res Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity | Low (approx. 64) – 25600 | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS); up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.04M dots) | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) |
| Viewfinder | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots, 1.37x magnification) | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, up to 120fps |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 121 points (All cross-type) | 779 points |
| Autofocus System | High-speed Imager AF (Phase detection + Contrast detection) | Phase Hybrid AF + AI Subject Detection |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes (Face and Eye Priority AF) | Yes (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, and new "Urban Sports" mode) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps (Mechanical), up to 30 fps (Electronic/Silent) | 10 fps (Mechanical); 70 fps (Electronic, blackout-free) |
| Formats | RAW (12-bit), JPEG | JPEG, RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit), 96MP High-Res RAW/JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30p; C4K (4096 x 2160) at 24p; Full HD up to 120p | 6K (Open Gate 3:2) at 30p; 5.1K at 60p; 4K at 120p (1.17x crop) |
| Bit-depth | 8-bit (External HDMI 4:2:2 8-bit) | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Internal ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes HQ |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5mm Mic Port / No dedicated Headphone port | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (with XLR2 adapter) |
| HDMI output | Micro HDMI (Type D) | Full-size HDMI (Type A) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 Slot | Dual Slots |
| Sensor Technology | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes (built-in) | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Low Energy) | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (Supports charging and UVC/UAC webcam mode) / Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | BLS-50 Li-ion battery | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) |
| Battery Life | Approx. 310 shots (Up to 660 in Quick Sleep Mode) | Approx. 360–380 shots (varies by LCD/EVF use) |
| USB charging | Yes, via USB-C | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, BLS-50 Battery, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover. |
| Price | Approx. $1,199 / £1,099 | $3,199 USD / €3,499 |
| Full Details | OM-5 Mark II - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-S1 II - Full Specifications |