Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M5

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus E-M5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the E-M5 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was released 19 months later than the E-M5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M1 scores against the E-M5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Olympus OM-D E-M5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 has specifications of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus E-M5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 compared to the E-M5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and E-M5 is 71 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and E-M5.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher E-M1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.