Upgrade Guide

OM System OM-5→OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

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

You own

OM System

OM-5

£899

2022

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Upgrade to

OM System

Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

£699 (-£200)

2019

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the OM-5. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

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Full spec comparison

Spec	OM-5	Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Price	£899	£699
Released	2022	2019	↓
Sensor	20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K	4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking	Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses)	7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS
Burst Rate	30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical	30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical
Battery Life	~370 shots (CIPA)	390 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	414g body only	414g body only
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification	0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-I

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