Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Olympus PEN-F

Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Olympus PEN-F [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus PEN-F ×
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III ×
General
ModelOlympus PEN-FOlympus OM-D E-M5 III
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberPEN-FE-M5 III
Alternate model number(s)-
  • e-m5 mark iii
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125125
Width (mm)3750
Height (mm)7285
Weight (g)434414
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Olympus E-M5 II
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.320.4
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-+
Dxo sensor score74-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.1-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)894-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.430
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 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), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area)Advanced Dual FAST AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All target, group target (25
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 2.36M-dot OLED, 1.08x - 1.23x magnification, 100% coverage, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensorEVF; 2.68M-dot OLED, 1.20x - 1.37x magnification, 100% coverage, 27mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.620.68
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.231.37
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 (80) - 25600 (customizable, Default: 80-1600); Manual ISO: Low (80) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectableAUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64) - 25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb (kelvin)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4); wb tuning: +/-7 steps along a-b / g-m axis
  • shade
  • 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
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/32000 - 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 modesPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight*1, Night scene, Night + Portrait, ChildrenCustom, Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Children, Night Scape, Sport, Hand-held Starlight
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
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)99
Flash range descriptionBundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100
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 raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw (.orf)
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 or via wi-fi
  • threaded cable release
  • optional wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • combined av/usb connector compatible with optional remote cable rm-uc1
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • 2.5mm wired remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.85-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.95-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.430
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4326
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.530
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3923
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.430
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)29-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.14-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.41-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.8-
Play -> record time (s)0.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330310
Battery life, video (minutes)8060
Battery form factorProprietary BLN-1Proprietary BLS-50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLN-1 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
  • olympus viewer 3 cd-rom
  • capture
  • olympus workspace
  • updater downloads
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or silver.-



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