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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

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
  • Launched October 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
  • New Model is OM System OM-5
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P3
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-P5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and E-P5 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 III was brought out 6 years later than the E-P5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M5 III grades vs the E-P5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Olympus E-P5

 E-M5 III E-P5 
IntroducedOctober 2019October 2013More recent by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 E-P5 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus E-P5

 E-M5 III E-P5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III provides external dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 III against the E-P5.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and E-P5 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and E-P5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M5 III to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger E-M5 III provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P5
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography information
Olympus E-P5 Street photography information
83
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (420g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography details
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography details
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (310 per charge)
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Travel photography with Olympus E-P5
77
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (310 CIPA)
68
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others (420 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography info
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography info
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery life (310 CIPA)
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
84
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
33
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (420 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus E-P5
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIOlympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Olympus PEN E-P5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-17 2013-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS 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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414 grams (0.91 pounds) 420 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 895
Other
Battery life 310 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,199 $389