Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GF5

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GF5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and GF5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M5 III was unveiled 7 years later than the GF5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M5 III grades against the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GF5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 III and the GF5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and GF5 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and GF5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-M5 III to result in greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 III provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.