Compare OM System OM-5 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
In this technical comparison between the OM System OM-5 Mark II and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80, 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 Originally launched at $399.
| Specifications |
OM System OM-5 Mark II |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | June, 2025 | January, 2017 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 125.3 x 85.2 x 49.7 mm | 130.2 x 94.3 x 119.2 mm |
| Weight | 366g (Body only) / Approx. 418g (with battery and SD card) | 616g (with battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Fixed Lens (20-1200mm f/2.8-5.9 equivalent) |
| Weather sealing | IP53 Certified (Dust, splash, and freeze-proof to -10°C) | None |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS sensor | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) | 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| Resolution | 20.4 Megapixels (50MP Handheld High-Res / 80MP Tripod High-Res) | 18.1 Megapixels |
| ISO range | Low (approx. 64) – 25600 | 80 – 3200 (Expandable to 6400) |
| Stabilization | 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS); up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) | Optical (Power O.I.S.) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.04M dots) | 3.0-inch Fixed Touchscreen LCD (1.04M dots) |
| Viewfinder | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots, 1.37x magnification) | 0.20-inch Electronic Viewfinder (1.16M dots equivalent) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 121 points (All cross-type) | 49 points |
| AF System | High-speed Imager AF (Phase detection + Contrast detection) | Contrast Detect (with DFD technology) |
| Eye AF | Yes (Face and Eye Priority AF) | Yes (Face/Eye Detection) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps (Mechanical), up to 30 fps (Electronic/Silent) | 10 fps (AFS), 6 fps (AFC) |
| Formats | RAW (12-bit), JPEG | RAW, JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30p; C4K (4096 x 2160) at 24p; Full HD up to 120p | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) @ 30p; 1080p @ 60p |
| Bit-depth | 8-bit (External HDMI 4:2:2 8-bit) | 8-bit |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Mic Port / No dedicated Headphone port | No / No |
| HDMI output | Micro HDMI (Type D) | Micro HDMI (Type D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 Slot | 1 Slot |
| Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes (built-in) | Yes (built-in) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Low Energy) | No |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (Supports charging and UVC/UAC webcam mode) / Micro HDMI | Micro-USB (USB 2.0) / Micro HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | BLS-50 Li-ion battery | DMW-BMB9 |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 310 shots (Up to 660 in Quick Sleep Mode) | Approx. 330 shots |
| USB charging | Yes, via USB-C | Yes |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, BLS-50 Battery, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual | Camera, Battery Pack, AC Adapter, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, Lens Cap String |
| Price | Approx. $1,199 / £1,099 | Originally launched at $399 |
| Full Details | OM-5 Mark II - Full Specifications | Lumix DMC-FZ80 - Full Specifications |