Product Comparison: Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
General Specifications
Brand
Olympus
Olympus
Model
OM-D E-M10 Mark III
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The OM-D E-M10 Mark III is an interchangeable lens camera that lets you capture high-quality images without having to make any complicated operations. Among other fascinating features, it is equipped with reliable 5-axis image stabilisation for reducing camera shake in any situation so you can enjoy capturing beautiful photos.
The E-M5 Mark II sits squarely in the sweet spot for the creative shooter who needs a portable system with all the power to realize their creative pursuits. High-speed sensor and image processor. Large interactive EVF. Touch and Swivel LCD monitor with convenient variable angle positioning.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
16.1 MP
16.1 MP
Sensor Type
Live MOS
Live MOS
Lens
Body
Body
Viewfinder
OLED Viewfinder (2360K dots)
OLED Viewfinder (2360K dots)
Size & Weight
Height
3.29 in.
3.34 in.
Width
4.78 in.
4.87 in.
Depth
1.94 in.
1.75 in.
Weight
14.46 oz.
16.54 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera
- Compact and full featured.
- It is very compact. Very happy with it.
- It is very light and compact, and in a very beautiful retro style.
- Very compact and lightweight.
- It is light and compact but offers a good grip for my hands.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera
- Very compact and easy to hike around with while simultaneously delivering great images.
- This is a beautifully designed compact yet powerful camera.
- Nice and compact body.
- It does everything you need in a very compact and portable size.
- It's very sturdy and robust and feels really nice in the hands.
Imaging
ISO Settings
100 – 6400, Extended: 100 - 25600
100 – 6400, Extended: 100 - 25600
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
Yes
Yes
Face Detection
Yes
Yes
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG
JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG
What customers say about "Imaging"
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera
- Small body with bunch of features and great image quality.
- The camera took great photos outside.
- Very good image quality, awesome image stabilisation.
- The camera is well build and the image stabilisation is really good.
- The camera itself is excellent quality for images. Good color science and superb looks.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera
- Burst speed up to 10fps.
- It takes great images, controls are easy to find.
- Image quality is great. Great ISO setting.
- I love the retro styling and it has great image quality.
- Images are crisp, vibrant.
Display
Display Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Yes
Yes
Screen Size
3 in.
3 in.
Screen Resolution
1040000 dots
1037000 dots
Vari-angle Display
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Display"
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera
- Touch screen, which is generally easy to use.
- The swivel screen comes in handy when shooting at waist level or above crowds.
- Good screen and good in the hands.
- I like that I can tilt the screen to my liking.
- The touchscreen is great and has a great response.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera
- Fully articulating screen.
- The viewfinder is large and bright.
- The screen is crisp and bright and usable in sunlight.
- It takes great video, I love the flip out rear live screen.
- The bezels around screen are pretty big.
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
Yes
Yes
Shooting Modes
Auto, Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority, Scene Selection, Art Filter
iAUTO, Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority, Scene Selection, Art Filter
White Balance Modes
Auto, Custom, Incandescent, Shade, Daylight, Fluorescent, Color Temperature
Auto, Custom, Color Temperature, Incandescent, Shade, Daylight, Fluorescent
Shutter Speeds
60 - 1/4000
60 - 1/8000
What customers say about "Features"
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera
- Great glass, image stabilization, features etc.
- It is easy to use, very intuitive and offers a lot of features that can be configured and leveraged.
- Quick and easy to adjust automatic exposure while taking the photo.
- The dial controls are a real treat to use and the buttons have a tactile feel to them.
- Picture quality is excellent and there are a multitude of photo enhancements to choose from.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera
- Good design, build and handling.
- Great camera with amazing features.
- This is an easy to use camera with tons of features.
- The build quality is really nice.
- Absolutely solid camera. Great features, almost completely customizable. Amazing lens selection.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
Yes
Yes
NFC Enabled
No
No
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
USB 2.0 Micro-B, Micro HDMI
USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, Microphone Jack
Number Of Memory Card Slots
1
1
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera
- Connect with an app that is useful to move photos to your phone and to control the camera remotely.
- It connects wirelessly to my phone so I can immediately transfer photos straight to my mobile.
- WiFi transfer is extremely useful, and using a phone or tablet as a monitor/remote is also really useful.
- Easy to carry, and use the WiFi send photos to your phone.
- Great connectivity options. Highly recommend.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera
- Pretty great connection to my phone to control the camera.
- Easily and quickly transfer photos thanks to Wi-Fi.
- The wireless connection is stable and transfers photos quickly.
- Excellent ability to connect to your TV via HDMI cable.
- App fails to connect to my phone.
Power
Battery Model
BLS-50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
BLN-1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Battery life
330 frames
310 frames
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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