Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
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- 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
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
- Newer Model is OM System OM-5
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- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched January 2018
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and GH5S (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M5 III was launched 22 months after the GH5S making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M5 III grades vs the GH5S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic GH5S
E-M5 III | GH5S | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | January 2018 | More modern by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus E-M5 III
GH5S | E-M5 III | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 1040k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GH5S
E-M5 III | GH5S | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III features exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the GH5S.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and GH5S is 80 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and GH5S.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M5 III to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-10-17 | 2018-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine 10 |
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 | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3680 x 2760 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 414 gr (0.91 lbs) | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photographs | 440 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Price at launch | $1,199 | $2,498 |