• 4/3 226.2mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200
  • Detailed specifications
  • Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
  • Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 IIX
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Predecessor: Olympus E-M5 II
E-M5 II vs E-M5 III
Panasonic S5
S5 vs S5 IIX
Successor:    
General
Model Number: E-M5 III S5 IIX
Alternate Model Number(s): E-M5 Mark III LUMIX S5IIX
Camera Format: Compact System Camera Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured: Yes Yes
Retail Price: $1199.99 $2199.99
Street Price: $924.48  
Date Available: 2019-11-30 2023-05-01
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 14.6 oz (414 g)
includes batteries
25.2 oz (714 g)
includes batteries
Size: 4.9 x 3.4 x 2.0 in.
(125 x 85 x 50 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),
8160 x 6120 (49.9 MP, 4:3),
10368 x 7776 (80.6 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 (EXIF 2.31), 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG JPEG (Exif 2.31), HLG Photo, 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 30.0 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)
1920x1080 (120p/​100p)
3840x2160 (5p)
1920x1080 (15p/​10p/​5p)
1280x720 (30p/​15p/​10p/​5p)
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
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 (25, 9 or 5-area), single target (normal/small) 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; 2.68M-dot OLED, 1.20x - 1.37x magnification, 100% coverage, 27mm 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): 0.68x  
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 1.37x  
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): 6400 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) - 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, 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: Custom, Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Children, Night Scape, Sport, Hand-held Starlight, Fireworks, Light trails, Sports, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach & Snow, Backlight HDR, Candlelight, Silent, Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus Shot), Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film, 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, Focus Stacking 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, 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 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:    
Dual Card Slots: No 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: Yes Yes
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: Yes Yes
Headphone Jack: No Yes
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,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/Bluetooth Optional wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Connections (extended): Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0, 3.5mm external mic 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): 30.0  
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 26  
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 30.0  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): 23  
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 30.0  
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): 310 shots  
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video: 60 minutes  
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary BLS-50 Proprietary 7.2V, 2200mAh
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary BLS-50 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: Yes Yes
Software
Included Software: Olympus Workspace, Capture, Updater downloads  
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: