Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 III
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Announced August 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Successor is Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Launched October 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
- Updated by OM System OM-5

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus E-M5 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

The E-M10 III was announced 3 years prior to the E-M5 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M10 III matches up against the E-M5 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus E-M5 III
E-M10 III | E-M5 III |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Olympus E-M10 III
E-M5 III | E-M10 III | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | ![]() | August 2017 | Newer by 25 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-M5 III
E-M10 III | E-M5 III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III provides external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 III has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus E-M5 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 III versus the E-M5 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and E-M5 III is 80 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and E-M5 III.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M5 III to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 III will be behind in sensor tech.

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


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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-08-31 | 2019-10-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.6 frames per sec | 30.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
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 | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lbs) | 414g (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 310 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $650 | $1,199 |