Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S
Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
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80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
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Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
(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
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
- Newer Model is OM System OM-5
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 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
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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).
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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.
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Olympus E-M5 III Street photography info
Panasonic GH5S Street photography info
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery (310 shots)
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |