Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Silver 2018
Olympus
75 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MOV | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | 310 shots | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Silver 2018
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Silver 20180.021score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 20230.036score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
