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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S5

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60 Imaging
76 Features
92 Overall
82

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Updated by Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the S5 (24MP) is relatively close but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 6 months prior to the S5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M1 III matches up versus the S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic S5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 S5 E-M1 III 
Screen resolution1840k1037kCrisper screen (+803k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic S5

		

		

			
 E-M1 III S5 
IntroducedFebruary 2020August 2020Same generation
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3.0"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III offers outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic S5 in the new Camera with 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 working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III against the S5.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and S5 is 67 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and S5.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic S5 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5
77
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
85
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Panasonic S5
78
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 environment proof
 above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Panasonic S5
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect autofocus
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography features
Panasonic S5 Travel photography features
79
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
79
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography highlights
81
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 two card slots
86
 manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.0")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 two card slots
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging advice
Panasonic S5 Vlogging advice
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic socket
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic S5
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-11 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 121 225
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 31
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.0 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 580g (1.28 lbs) 714g (1.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 2 2
Launch cost $1,800 $1,999