Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 III

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 III, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was launched 4 months later than the E-M5 III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M1 III scores versus the E-M5 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 III has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the E-M5 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and E-M5 III is 67 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and E-M5 III.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.