Upgrade Guide

OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III→OM System OM-1

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

OM System

Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

£699

2019

→

Upgrade to

OM System

OM-1

£1299 (+£600)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the OM-1

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Olympus OM-D E-M5 III	OM-1
Price	£699	£1,299
Released	2019	2022	↑
Sensor	20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/120p	4K 60fps 10-bit
Autofocus	Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection	1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation	7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS	5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS)
Burst Rate	30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical	10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture	↓
Battery Life	390 shots (CIPA)	520 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	414g body only	599g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots	EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I	2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B

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