Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus PEN-F

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M5 III was introduced 3 years later than the PEN-F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M5 III grades versus the PEN-F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III & Olympus PEN-F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has proportions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus PEN-F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the PEN-F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and PEN-F is 80 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and PEN-F.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern E-M5 III will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.