OM System
OM-D E-M5
Landmark compact weather-sealed MFT body that put Micro Four Thirds on the map.
$999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2012
Panasonic
Lumix G7
Classic budget MFT body that introduced many to 4K video on a shoestring.
$599
Launch priceReleased May 2015
Lumix G7 is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
OM-D E-M5
Wins
Lumix G7
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-D E-M5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOM-D E-M5 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AOM-D E-M5 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 13 frames)
- AOM-D E-M5 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- AOM-D E-M5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOM-D E-M5
122 × 90 × 44 mm
425 g (0.94 lb / 14.99 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix G7
125 × 86 × 77 mm
410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)
OM-D E-M5 is 3mm narrower and 34mm thinner than Lumix G7 but it is also 3mm taller.
OM-D E-M5 is 15 g heavier than Lumix G7.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm OM-D E-M5 · 77mm Lumix G7
Sensor size, to scale
OM-D E-M5
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix G7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-D E-M5
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix G7
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
OM-D E-M5
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 89.6, 43.7
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 13 frames — higher is better
AA filter
Only OM-D E-M5 supports it
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Reasons to choose
Lumix G7
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.9, 86.2, 77.4
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Weight
410 g vs 425 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 2,360,000
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-D E-M5
Pros
- ✓Historic MFT body
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Compact
- ✓Built-in EVF
Cons
- –16MP very dated
- –Old AF
- –Superseded many times
Lumix G7
Pros
- ✓Very affordable used
- ✓4K video
- ✓Compact MFT
Cons
- –16MP dated
- –No IBIS
- –Plastic build
Decided which one is right for you?
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OM System OM-D E-M5
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, OM-D E-M5 or Lumix G7?
OM-D E-M5 scores 8.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for Lumix G7 — 15fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-D E-M5 and Lumix G7?
OM-D E-M5 is 16.1 MP and Lumix G7 is 16 MP, so the OM-D E-M5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-D E-M5 and Lumix G7 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-D E-M5 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G7 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-D E-M5 or the Lumix G7?
OM-D E-M5 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix G7 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-D E-M5 and Lumix G7?
OM-D E-M5 weighs 425 g and Lumix G7 weighs 410 g, so the Lumix G7 is 15 g lighter.
Do the OM-D E-M5 and Lumix G7 record 4K video?
OM-D E-M5: 4K up to 60p. Lumix G7: 4K up to 30p.
Are the OM-D E-M5 and Lumix G7 weather sealed?
OM-D E-M5: Yes. Lumix G7: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the OM-D E-M5 and 350 shots for the Lumix G7, giving the OM-D E-M5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-D E-M5 launched at $999 and Lumix G7 at $599. The Lumix G7 is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.