Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GH5

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GH5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was introduced 8 months later than the GH5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 III grades vs the GH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 III versus the GH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and GH5 is 80 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and GH5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic GH5 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.