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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
58 Imaging
48 Features
76 Overall
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Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75

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

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-3
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-M1 III, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-5 was introduced 10 years prior to the E-M1 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-5 matches up versus the E-M1 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 E-5 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 III E-5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2011More modern by 109 months
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-5 E-M1 III 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 offers outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 and the E-M1 III.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and E-M1 III is 58 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and E-M1 III.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1 III to provide you with more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-5 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography highlights
60
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
77
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-5 Street photography info
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography info
71
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 features focus by touch
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
59
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low fps (5.0 fps)
 resolution not great (12MP)
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-5 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography highlights
56
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 no Timelapse mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
79
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-5 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography factors
65
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 no Timelapse mode
81
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-5
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
64
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focus
 does have microphone jack
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone port
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Olympus E-5Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-5 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-03 2020-02-11
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V+ TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 11 121
Cross focus points 11 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 18.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 800g (1.76 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photos 420 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-5 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail pricing $1,700 $1,800