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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91 Imaging
53 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GM5 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
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GM1
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic GM5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and GM5 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 III was manufactured 5 years later than the GM5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-M5 III matches up vs the GM5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic GM5

		

		

			
 E-M5 III GM5 
IntroducedOctober 2019September 2014More recent by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 GM5 E-M5 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GM5

		

		

			
 E-M5 III GM5 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III features exterior 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 GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic GM5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 III vs the GM5.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and GM5 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and GM5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M5 III to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GM5 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
71
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography highlights
Panasonic GM5 Street photography highlights
83
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
76
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (211 grams)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography details
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography details
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 bad battery power (310 per charge)
48
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
 max fps low (5.8 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery (220 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography factors
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography factors
77
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 bad battery power (310 shots)
71
 lighter than competitors in class (211 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM5
77
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 bad battery power (310 CIPA)
69
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging info
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging info
84
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic socket
34
 touchscreen functionality
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (211g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have external microphone support
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic GM5
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-17 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 414 gr (0.91 lb) 211 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 721
Other
Battery life 310 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,199 $966