OM System OM-D E-M1 Mark III vs OM System OM-5 Mark II

Key Differences

  • OM System OM-5 Mark II has a better phase detect points (1,053 vs 121).
  • OM System OM-5 Mark II has a better 1080p recording (Up to 240p vs Up to 120p).
  • OM System OM-D E-M1 Mark III has a better buffer (raw) (150 shots vs 90 shots).
  • OM System OM-5 Mark II has a better price (msrp) ($1,199 vs $1,799).
  • OM System OM-5 Mark II has a better low light af (-7.5 EV vs -6 EV).
Product
OM System OM-D E-M1 Mark III
OM System
$1,799
OM System OM-5 Mark II
OM System
$1,199
Imaging
Sensor TypeLive MOSBSI Stacked Live MOS
Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Effective Resolution20.4 MP20.4 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)200 โ€“ 25600200 โ€“ 25600
ISO Range (Extended)64 โ€“ 10240080 โ€“ 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/320001/32000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting25 fps30 fps
Buffer (RAW)150 shots90 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 240p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesOM-Log400OM-Log400 / HLG
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points1211,053
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-6 EV-7.5 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution2.36M dots2.36M dots
EVF Magnification0.83x0.83x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots1.04M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv4.2v4.2
USBUSB-C 3.0USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,799$1,199
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions134.1ร—91.9ร—68.9 mm125.3ร—85.2ร—52 mm
Weight504g (1.11 lb)418g (14.7 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)420 shots520 shots
Battery Life (LCD)420 shots520 shots
Battery TypeBLH-1BLX-1