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Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III ×
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV ×
General
ModelOlympus OM-D E-M5 IIIOlympus OM-D E-M10 IV
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberE-M5 IIIE-M10 IV
Alternate model number(s)
  • e-m5 mark iii
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Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20192020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125122
Width (mm)5049
Height (mm)8584
Weight (g)414383
Waterproof--
PredecessorOlympus E-M5 II-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.420.3
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)226.2226.2
Sensor width (mm)17.417.4
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.363.36
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect+-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 10368 x 7776(80.6 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 8160 x 6120(49.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)30-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens-Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-28.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-14.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)-37
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAdvanced Dual FAST AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All target, group target (25High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 2.68M-dot OLED, 1.20x - 1.37x magnification, 100% coverage, 27mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensorEVF; 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.23x magnification (0.62x 35mm eq.), 19.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.68-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.37-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,037,0001,037,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1414
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64) - 25600AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 6400) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb (kelvin)
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • one-touch wb (4); wb tuning: +/-7 steps along a-b / g-m axis
  • shadow
  • sunny
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (kevin setting)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/32000 - 601/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot meteringDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCustom, Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Children, Night Scape, Sport, Hand-held StarlightScene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Children, Night scene, Sport, Hand-held Starlight, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual 1/1 (full) - 1/64
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual (1/1 (full) - 1/64)
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)95
Flash range descriptionBundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100GN=5.1 (ISO100, m) / GN= 7.2 (ISO200, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw (.orf)
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm wired remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)30-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)26-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)30-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)23-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)30-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310-
Battery life, video (minutes)6080
Battery form factorProprietary BLS-50Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • bls-50 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • capture
  • olympus workspace
  • updater downloads
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