- 4/3 226.2mm2
- 20.4 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Olympus E-M1 II
E-M1 II vs E-M1 Mark III |
Panasonic S5
S5 vs S5 IIX |
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | E-M1 Mark III | S5 IIX |
Alternate Model Number(s): | LUMIX S5IIX | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $1799.99 | $2199.99 |
Street Price: | $1,649.00 | |
Date Available: | 2020-02-24 | 2023-05-01 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
20.5 oz
(580 g)
includes batteries |
25.2 oz
(714 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.3 x
3.6 x
2.7 in. (134 x 91 x 69 mm) |
5.2 x
3.8 x
3.2 in. (133 x 97 x 82 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 20.4 | 24.2 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 226.2mm2 (17.40mm x 13.00mm) | 847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.36 microns | 5.93 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3792 x 2848 (10.8 MP, 4:3), 2688 x 2016 (5.4 MP, 4:3), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 4272 x 2400 (10.3 MP, 16:9), 3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2848 x 2848 (8.1 MP, 1:1), 2016 x 2016 (4.1 MP, 1:1), 6000 x 2208 (13.2 MP, Other), 6000 x 3000 (18.0 MP, Other), 12000 x 8000 (96.0 MP, 3:2), 10656 x 8000 (85.2 MP, 4:3), 12000 x 6736 (80.8 MP, 16:9), 8000 x 8000 (64.0 MP, 1:1), 6000 x 2208 (13.2 MP, Other), 6000 x 3000 (18.0 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG | JPEG (Exif 2.31), HLG Photo, 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 4096x2160 (15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 3840x2160 (25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) |
6144x3160 (30p/24p)
5888x3312 (30p/24p) 3840x2160 (60p/30p/24p) 3328x2496 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1920x1080 (180p/150p/120p/100p/60p/30p/15p/10p/5p/2p/1p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)) |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | L Mount |
Lens: | n/a | Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
Focal Length (actual): | 20 - 60mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | ||
Aperture Range: | f/3.5-5.6 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 67.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x (3x in movie mode) | 2.0x (EX S), 1.4x (EX M) |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Advanced Dual FAST AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All target, group target (9-area or 5- area), single target, small target | Hybrid AF with Phase Detection & Contrast Detection plus DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Head, Body, Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area / Zone (Vertical/Horizontal) / Zone (Square) / Zone (Oval) / 1-Area+ / 1-Area / Pinpoint / Custom 1, 2, 3 (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF; High-speed (120fps) low latency (6ms) 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor | 3,680K-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor, 60/120fps refresh rate, 0.005s lag |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | 2,360,000 dots | 5,760,000 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,037,000 dots (345,667 px) | 1,840,000 dots (613,333 px) |
Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | AUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64, approx. 100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable | Auto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Underwater, WB Flash, Custom WB (Kelvin), One-touch WB (4); WB Tuning: +/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis | AWB, AWBc, AWBw, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set (4), Color temperature setting (4) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/32000 - 60 sec | 1/8000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control | 1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | 3 Custom settings; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film; Art Effect (Soft Focus Effect, Pin-Hole Effect, White Edge Effect, Frame Effect, Star Light Effect, Blur Effect, B&W Effect, Picture Tone, Shade Effect); Underwater Wide/Underwater Macro; HDR1/2; Live Bulb; Live Time; Live Composite; Live ND; Interval Shooting, Multiple Exposure; Focus Stacking; Focus Bracketing; High-Res Shot | Filters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*, Silky Monochrome*, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus*, Fantasy, Star Filter*, One Point Color, Sunshine* (*For photos only). |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Custom seconds | 10s, 3 images / 2s / 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | 80.0 megapixels | 96.0 megapixels |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | Flash Auto (TTL), Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual 1/1 (FULL) - 1/64 | Auto / Auto/Red-eye Reduction / Forced On / Forced On/Red-eye Reduction / Slow Sync. / Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction / Forced Off *For iA only. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 9.0 m / 29.5 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100 | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 (up to 1/320 at reduced power with DMW-FL580L) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-II | UHS-II |
Other Memory: | Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I | |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG | 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or via Wi-Fi | Optional wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB 3.0 Type C with Power Delivery, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack, 2.5mm wired remote jack | USB-C, HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm microphone jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.5mm remote jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | ||
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 90 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLH-1 | Proprietary 7.2V, 2200mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | 1720mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLH-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Olympus Viewer 3 | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: |