OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 — Which Is Better?
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Olympus · Mirrorless · 20 MP · Micro Four Thirds · 4K video
OM System OM-1
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Panasonic · Mirrorless · 25 MP · Micro Four Thirds · 6K video
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe OM System OM-1 and the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 are 2022 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras that share the same lens mount, so any Micro 4/3 lens moves between them freely. Both arrived within a week of each other in February 2022, which makes this a choice between two body designs rather than two lens systems. The OM-1 is the lighter carry at 599 g against 823 g for the GH6, a 224 g saving in a more compact 135 x 92 x 73 mm body against 138 x 100 x 100 mm. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2022 | 2022 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 15, 2022 | February 22, 2022 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 135 x 92 x 73 mm | 138 x 100 x 100 mm |
| Camera weight | 599 g | 823 g |
| Optics | 69/100 | 69/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 is the stronger choice for heavy cropping, offering 25 megapixels against 20 on the OM System OM-1. It also reaches up to 14 frames per second versus 10, which helps when a subject only holds a useful pose for a moment. For autofocus coverage the OM-1 is the stronger tool, with 1053 selectable points against 315 on the GH6. Its electronic viewfinder also shows 5,760,000 dots against 3,686,400. Both cameras stabilise the sensor in body, so handheld shutter speeds are steadier on either. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 25 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5184 x 3888 | 5776 x 4336 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
13 x 17.4 | 17.3 x 13 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
10 fps045 | 14 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Micro 4/3 | Micro 4/3 |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
TruePic X Dual Quad Core Processor | Venus Engine |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 | 4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
20030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
1024003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
6044080 | 6044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
800080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
10530300 | 3150300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 576000009900000 | 368640009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 96/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFilmmakers get more room to work with the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6, which records up to 6K while the OM System OM-1 stops at 4K. The GH6 also doubles the maximum frame rate at 120 fps against 60, giving extra latitude to slow fast action in the edit. Both cameras record MPEG-4 and MOV files and offer a built-in interval timer for timelapse projects, so basic editing and workflow choices stay the same. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K |  6K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
4096 x 2160 | 5760 x 2880 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 83/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesWeather sealing, a flip-out 3-inch touch screen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are shared, so field shooting, angle flexibility and wireless transfer work the same way on both. Neither camera has a built-in flash or GPS, and both take external flash units. The GH6 offers the sharper rear screen for reviewing frames and checking manual focus, with 1,240,000 dots against 1,040,000 on the OM-1, about 19 percent more dots. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 12400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 73/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe OM System OM-1 holds the endurance advantage for long stills days, rated at 530 shots per charge against 360 for the GH6. Both charge over USB, so topping up between locations is possible on either body. Both cameras carry dual card slots, but the card formats differ. The OM-1 uses SD, SDHC and SDXC cards, UHS-I and II compatible, in its slots, while the GH6 pairs an SD slot, UHS-II compatible, with a CFexpress Type B slot that suits large video files. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I & II compatible) | SD (UHS-II compatible), CFexpress B |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | BLX-1 | Li-ion Battery Pack |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
530 shots1505000 | 360 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 is the better buy for video-led creators, because its 6K recording ceiling, 120 fps maximum frame rate and CFexpress slot support filmmaking the OM System OM-1 cannot match. For wildlife and travel stills shooters, the OM-1 is the more practical pick: its 1053 autofocus points, 5,760,000-dot viewfinder and 530-shot rating all help on long handheld days in the field.
Both are weather-sealed 2022 bodies on the same Micro Four Thirds mount, so existing lenses carry over either way and the choice comes down to video reach against stills agility.