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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Olympus

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Olympus OM-D · 2015
Lowest now
$329
MSRP
$1,099
30% of MSRP
Near the 90-day low

Close to the 90-day low. Within $15 of the 90-day low of $314. 30% of the $1,099 MSRP. Prices are down 22.4% over the last 30 days.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

Panasonic Lumix GH · 2009
Lowest now
$154
MSRP
$1,499
10% of MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $154 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 10% of the $1,499 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Specs side by side

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Family Olympus OM-D Panasonic Lumix GH
Category body body
Body type sensor = Mirrorless
Mount MFT
Sensor MFT MFT
Sensor family Olympus 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS Panasonic 12MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 12.1MP (14MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds Live MOS
Megapixels 16.1 MP 12.1 MP
Autofocus Contrast Detection Contrast Detection
IBIS 5-axis 5-stop no
Weather sealed Yes Yes
Max video 1080p60 1080p24
Max native ISO ISO 25,600 ISO 3,200
Body weight 469 g 385 g
Dimensions 124 × 85 × 45 mm 124 × 90 × 45 mm
Body material magnesium alloy polycarbonate
Released 2015-01-01 2009-03-03
Discontinued
Status likely discontinued discontinued
MSRP $1,099 $1,499
Current low $329 $154
% of MSRP 30% of MSRP 10% of MSRP

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