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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
80 Imaging
61 Features
88 Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
62

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S 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
  • Launched October 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Newer Model is OM System OM-5
Panasonic GH5S
(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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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 E-M5 III GH5S 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2018More modern by 22 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 GH5S E-M5 III 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 E-M5 III GH5S 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
76
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
62
 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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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography info
Panasonic GH5S Street photography info
83
 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)
68
 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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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
75
 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)
56
 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
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
77
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 terrible battery (310 CIPA)
61
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 selfie friendly display
 missing Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
77
 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)
63
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
84
 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
68
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic 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