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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus E-P5
(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
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P3
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus E-P5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and E-P5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was announced 6 years later than the E-P5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M1 III scores vs the E-P5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus E-P5

 E-M1 III E-P5 
IntroducedFebruary 2020October 2013More recent by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 E-P5 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-P5

 E-M1 III E-P5 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1037k1037kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III against the E-P5.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and E-P5 is 67 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and E-P5.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M1 III to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography highlights
Olympus E-P5 Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (420g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography details
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography details
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography information
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography information
79
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
68
offers touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average (420 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging details
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging details
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (420g)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-P5
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus PEN E-P5
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-02-11 2013-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 35
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lbs) 420 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 895
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Retail cost $1,800 $389