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Lumix S5D vs OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Quick take: The Lumix S5D has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Lumix S5D is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Lumix S5DLumix · 2024 | OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £495 used | £425 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS (dual native ISO) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | C4K/4K 30p full-frame 10-bit 4:2:2, 4K 60p (APS-C), V-Log, HDMI RAW | C4K/24p, 4K/30p, Full HD 1080p/120 |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye/body/animal detection, 225-area | 121-point all cross-type on-sensor phase detect + contrast AF, face / eye detection, Starry Sky AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (6.5 with Dual I.S. 2) | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 7 stops (7.5 with Sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA)Best | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 714g (with battery) | 580g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 134.1 × 90.9 × 68.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots, 0.74x, 120 fps | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.48x |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C (10 Gbps), HDMI, 3.5 mm mic + headphone, 2.5 mm remote | USB-C (USB PD), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, RM-CB2 remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Lumix S5D
OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Portrait
7.1/10
6.7/10
Street
5.8/10
6.2/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
6.8/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
5.4/10
5.2/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
5.6/10
Documentary
6.9/10
6.5/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
7.7/10
Landscape
7.0/10
5.9/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
7.9/10
Casual
4.6/10
4.8/10
Food
7.1/10
6.8/10
Macro
6.9/10
7.9/10
Architecture
7.2/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
5.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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