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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Later Model is OM System OM-5
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 III was introduced 6 years later than the TS5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M5 III matches up vs the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic TS5

 E-M5 III TS5 
AnnouncedOctober 2019July 2013More recent by 77 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 TS5 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic TS5

 E-M5 III TS5 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 III versus the TS5.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and TS5 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and TS5.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 III having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M5 III will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
83
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (310 per charge)
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
77
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (310 per charge)
72
better than average battery (370 shots)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery power (310 CIPA)
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2019-10-17 2013-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414g (0.91 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 370 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,199 $350