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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
80 Imaging
63 Features
88 Overall
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OM System OM-5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71 Imaging
52 Features
85 Overall
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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Released October 2013
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the OM System OM-5 and Olympus E-M1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and E-M1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was announced 9 years after the E-M1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the OM System OM-5 matches up vs the E-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Olympus E-M1

          

          

            
 OM System OM-5 E-M1 
ReleasedOctober 2022October 2013More modern by 110 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the OM System OM-5

          

          

            
 E-M1 OM System OM-5 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Olympus E-M1

          

          

            
 OM System OM-5 E-M1 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-5 has got external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the OM System OM-5 and Olympus E-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the OM System OM-5 versus the E-M1.
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and E-M1 is 80 and 71 respectively.
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-5 and E-M1.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the OM System OM-5 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer OM System OM-5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

            OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography advice
77
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
71
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/320s)
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
OM System OM-5 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Street photography advice
84
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
77
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 environment proofing
 lighter than average in class (497g)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
75
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 has phase detect auto focus
 bad battery power (310 shots)
69
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 bad battery power (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
OM System OM-5 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography factors
77
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 bad battery power (310 shots)
65
 lighter than average in class (497g)
 environment proofing
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 bad battery power (350 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with OM System OM-5
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
78
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 bad battery power (310 shots)
72
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 bad battery power (350 shots)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
OM System OM-5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging highlights
84
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic port
36
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external microphone socket
 lighter than average in class (497g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Olympus E-M1
 OM System OM-5Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model OM System OM-5 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-10-26 2013-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePIC VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 121 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 119 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 414 gr (0.91 lb) 497 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 757
Other
Battery life 310 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,200 $799