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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
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OM System OM-5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III 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
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Launched October 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was brought out 3 years after the E-M5 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the OM System OM-5 grades against the E-M5 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 E-M5 III 
LaunchedOctober 2022October 2019Newer by 37 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the OM System OM-5

		

		

			
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Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 E-M5 III 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-5 has external 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) while the Olympus E-M5 III has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Look at the OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the OM System OM-5 vs the E-M5 III.
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and E-M5 III is 80 and 80 respectively.
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-5 and E-M5 III.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the age  of the cameras into account. The fresher OM System OM-5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography features
78
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
77
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
OM System OM-5 Street photography info
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography info
84
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 environment sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
83
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 weather sealing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 bad battery life (310 per charge)
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 max fps high (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Travel photography camera
78
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 bad battery life (310 shots)
77
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography advice
78
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 bad battery life (310 CIPA)
77
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
84
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic socket
84
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic socket
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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Olympus E-M5 III
 OM System OM-5Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model OM System OM-5 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-10-26 2019-10-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures    
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 121 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 119 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 414g (0.91 lbs) 414g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos 310 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,200 $1,199