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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75

OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the OM System OM-5 versus Olympus E-M1 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was released 2 years after the E-M1 III which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the OM System OM-5 scores against the E-M1 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 E-M1 III 
LaunchedOctober 2022February 2020More modern by 33 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

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

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 E-M1 III 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-5 offers physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Take a look at the OM System OM-5 versus Olympus E-M1 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the OM System OM-5 vs the E-M1 III.
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-5 and E-M1 III is 80 and 67 respectively.
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-5 and E-M1 III.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you should always take the production date  of the products into consideration. The more modern OM System OM-5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
78
 manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
77
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
OM System OM-5 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography factors
84
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 weather proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
78
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 environment sealing
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
OM System OM-5 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography features
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery life (310 shots)
81
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
OM System OM-5 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography info
78
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 good MP (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery life (310 CIPA)
79
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
78
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 not so great battery life (310 shots)
81
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
OM System OM-5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
84
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic jack
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic jack
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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Olympus E-M1 III
 OM System OM-5Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type OM System OM-5 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-10-26 2020-02-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 121 121
Cross type focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 119 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual 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    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 414 gr (0.91 lb) 580 gr (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 420 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots One 2
Launch pricing $1,200 $1,800