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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm | Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Crop factor | 2× | 2× |
| Resolution | 20.4 MP | 20.4 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2020 | 2019 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 580 g | not listed |
| Lenses in this guide | 125 for its sensor | 125 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III 2×, Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III 2×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 100mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Micro Four Thirds lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 125 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.