OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
What Buyers Say
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
This user switched from the Lumix G9M2 to the OM System OM-1 Mark II for "run and gun" shooting and found it excellent, especially for mountain bike races. They praise its fast sensor readout, highlights exposure mode that improves shadow detail in raw files, and 10-bit video. However, the reviewer notes the lack of a true auto mode and the inability to edit previous forum posts, while also pointing out that custom modes can save configuration changes. The Q&A section contains numerous unanswered questions and a complaint about inaccurate product specs regarding integrated flash and included memory card.
Pros
- fast sensor readout
- highlights exposure mode improves shadow detail
- 10-bit video recording
- custom modes save configuration changes
- 2x crop assignable to lens button
Cons
- no true auto mode
- cannot edit previous forum posts
- inaccurate product specs on flash and memory card
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic hybrid camera that finally brings phase-detect autofocus to the L-mount lineup. Users highlight its excellent video features, including a fan for unlimited recording, great stabilization, and beautiful color science, all at a very competitive price. A few long-term users report a shutter button issue, and some note the limited lens selection compared to Sony, but the vast majority consider it the best value full-frame camera under $2,000.
Pros
- Excellent phase-detect autofocus
- Great video quality and codecs
- Internal fan prevents overheating
- Outstanding image stabilization
- Beautiful color science
Cons
- Shutter button issue after extended use
- Limited lens selection compared to Sony
- APS-C crop in 4K 60p
- Rolling shutter at fast pans
- External monitor disables internal display info
Scores
Specifications
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic X | L2 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Auto and Manual Focus | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.26 kg | 0.66 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 520 shots★ | 370 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
- 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 social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (25th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.
