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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Camera summary
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III, made by Olympus, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Feb. 11, 2020.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 121 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 420 shots per charge with the included BLH-1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Camera summary
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 II, made by Olympus, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Feb. 6, 2015.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.6 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.4 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus OM-D E-M5, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus OM-D E-M5
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Sensor
This camera has a MOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 81 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 310 shots per charge with the included BLN-1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | 121 | - |
| Number of focus points | 121 | 81 |
Connectivity |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 23.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 12.4 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 896.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 73.0 |
Exposure mode |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Feb. 11, 2020 | Feb. 6, 2015 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| msrp | $660.00 | $549.00 |
| model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| Predecessor model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 |
| Successor model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | |
Lense |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| Focal length multiplier | 2x | 2x |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 128 | 128 |
Other features |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 0.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| Battery life | 420 shots | 310 shots |
| Battery model | BLH-1 | BLN-1 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm | 124 x 85 x 45mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 580 grs | 469 grs |
Screen |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 20 | 16 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Headphone port |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| Headphone port | Yes |
No |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Viewfinder |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |