Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic S5

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

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.

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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and S5 is 67 and 60 respectively.

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.