How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
OM System
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Short AnswerOM System OM-5 wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
Camera A
OM System OM-5
- Launch Price
- $1,200
- Announced
- 2022-10
MirrorlessMicro Four Thirds20.4 MPMicro Four Thirds
VS
Camera B
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
- Launch Price
- $1,200
- Announced
- 2019-10
MirrorlessMicro Four Thirds20.37 MPMicro Four Thirds
Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionOM System OM-5
Autofocus PointsTie
Battery LifeTie
WeightTie
Launch PriceTie
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A20.4
B20.37
Battery (Shots)
A310
B310
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A414
B414
AF Points
A121
B121
Form Factor
125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7 mm
125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose OM System OM-5 If…
- Higher resolution (20.4 MP vs 20.37 MP)
Choose Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III If…
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | OM System OM-5 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.4 MP | 20.37 MP |
| Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
| Max Native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Stabilization | 6.5 Stops | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 121 | 121 |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 30 fps | — |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M | 2.36M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 30p | — |
| Internal Color | 8-bit 4:2:0 | — |
| Log Profile | OM-Log400 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 414 g | 414 g |
| Card Slots | 1 | — |
| Battery (CIPA) | 310 Shots | 310 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 1199.99 | 1199.99 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.