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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

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

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Updated by Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Updated by OM System OM-5
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 II was manufactured 5 years earlier than the E-M5 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M5 II scores vs the E-M5 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 E-M5 II E-M5 III 

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

 E-M5 III E-M5 II 
IntroducedOctober 2019February 2015Fresher by 57 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

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

 E-M5 II E-M5 III 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II provides external measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-M5 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 II vs the E-M5 III.

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

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and E-M5 III is 80 and 80 respectively.

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

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

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and E-M5 III.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-M5 III to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-M5 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 III
82
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
83
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography info
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography info
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography features
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography features
74
weather sealing
features touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (310 per charge)
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography details
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery (310 per charge)
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
low battery life (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging advice
82
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus E-M5 III
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2019-10-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic VIII
Sensor type MOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 121
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 469 gr (1.03 lbs) 414 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos 310 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $699 $1,199