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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1 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
  • Announced October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Updated by OM System OM-5
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus 1s
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and 1 (12MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The E-M5 III was unveiled 5 years after the 1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M5 III scores vs the 1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Olympus 1

 E-M5 III 1 
IntroducedOctober 2019November 2013More modern by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 1 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus 1

 E-M5 III 1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-M5 III versus the 1.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and 1 is 80 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and 1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M5 III will produce greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger E-M5 III should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Portrait photography with Olympus 1
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography factors
Olympus 1 Street photography factors
83
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography highlights
Olympus 1 Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (310 shots)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Travel photography with Olympus 1
77
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (310 shots)
61
better than average battery (410 per charge)
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging factors
Olympus 1 Vlogging factors
84
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
32
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus 1
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIOlympus Stylus 1
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Olympus Stylus 1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-10-17 2013-11-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII TruePic VI
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 414 grams (0.91 pounds) 402 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 179
Other
Battery life 310 photos 410 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,199 $700