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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • New Model is Olympus E-M5 II
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-M5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the E-M5 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was revealed 5 years later than the E-M5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the E-M5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus E-M5

 E-M10 III E-M5 
LaunchedAugust 2017April 2012Fresher by 65 months
Display resolution1040k610kClearer display (+430k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 E-M5 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-M5

 E-M10 III E-M5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 has specifications of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-M5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 III against the E-M5.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and E-M5 is 80 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and E-M5.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher E-M10 III is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography details
Olympus E-M5 Street photography details
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (410g)
82
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography advice
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5
67
has touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (410g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
environment proofing
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging information
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (410g)
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-M5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Olympus OM-D E-M5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-08-31 2012-04-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.58x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.6 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 425 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 826
Other
Battery life 330 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $650 $799