OM System
OM-5
Compact weather-sealed MFT for travel and outdoor photography.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
OM System
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Compact pro MFT with IBIS and weather sealing.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
OM-5 is 3.1 years newer.
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Wins
OM-5
Wins
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-D E-M5 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 121)
- BOM-D E-M5 Mark III has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 310 shots)
- BOM-D E-M5 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- BOM-D E-M5 Mark III has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- AOM-5 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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OM-5
125 × 85 × 50 mm
414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
OM-5 is 9mm narrower, 6mm shorter, and 22mm thinner than OM-D E-M5 Mark III.
OM-5 is 166 g lighter than OM-D E-M5 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 50mm OM-5 · 72mm OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-5
125 × 85 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
OM-5
125 × 50 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-5
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-5
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
OM-5
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -7 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 125.3, 85.2, 49.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MOV, MPEG-4 AVC
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
237 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 121 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only OM-D E-M5 Mark III supports it
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.4 MP
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-5
Pros
- ✓Compact
- ✓IP53 sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –No grip extension
- –MFT sensor
- –Single slot
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Pros
- ✓Compact pro
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –Older
- –MFT
- –Superseded
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, OM-5 or OM-D E-M5 Mark III?
OM-D E-M5 Mark III scores 6.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-5 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-5 and OM-D E-M5 Mark III?
Both cameras share the same 20.4 MP resolution.
Do the OM-5 and OM-D E-M5 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
OM-5 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-D E-M5 Mark III has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-5 or the OM-D E-M5 Mark III?
OM-5 reaches 30 fps electronic. OM-D E-M5 Mark III reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-5 and OM-D E-M5 Mark III?
OM-5 weighs 414 g and OM-D E-M5 Mark III weighs 580 g, so the OM-5 is 166 g lighter.
Do the OM-5 and OM-D E-M5 Mark III record 4K video?
OM-5: 4K up to 29.97p. OM-D E-M5 Mark III: 4K up to 60p.
Are the OM-5 and OM-D E-M5 Mark III weather sealed?
OM-5: Yes. OM-D E-M5 Mark III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the OM-5 and 640 shots for the OM-D E-M5 Mark III, giving the OM-D E-M5 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $1,199.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System press materials.