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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1s

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1s 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
Olympus 1s
(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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus 1
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1s Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1s, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and 1s (12MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and 1s (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 III was launched 4 years later than the 1s and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M5 III scores versus the 1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 E-M5 III 1s 
LaunchedOctober 2019April 2015Fresher by 55 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 1s E-M5 III 

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

 E-M5 III 1s 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III features outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1s has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 III versus the 1s.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1s size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and 1s is 80 and 79 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and 1s.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will show more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 1s as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
46
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography highlights
Olympus 1s Street photography highlights
83
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography highlights
Olympus 1s Sports photography highlights
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
low battery (310 CIPA)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography details
Olympus 1s Travel photography details
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (310 CIPA)
64
great battery life (450 shots)
has touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography details
Olympus 1s Landscape photography details
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (310 per charge)
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging features
Olympus 1s Vlogging features
84
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus 1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus 1s
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIOlympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Olympus Stylus 1s
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-10-17 2015-04-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414g (0.91 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 450 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,199 $699