Olympus OM-D E-M1 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Olympus OM-D E-M1: 2013 ; Olympus OM-D E-M5: 2012
- Weight: Olympus OM-D E-M1: 497 g ; Olympus OM-D E-M5: 425 g
- Sensor resolution: Olympus OM-D E-M1: 4656 x 3501 ; Olympus OM-D E-M5: 4627 x 3479
- Effective megapixels: Olympus OM-D E-M1: 16.3 ; Olympus OM-D E-M5: 16.1
- Battery: Olympus OM-D E-M1: BLN-1 Li-ion ; Olympus OM-D E-M5: Lithium-Ion BLN-1 rechargeable battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Olympus OM-D E-M1 (16.3).
| Specification | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | OM-D E-M1 | OM-D E-M5 |
| Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 130.4 x 93.5 x 63.1 mm | 121.0 x 89.6 x 41.9 mm |
| Weight | 497 g | 425 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 4656 x 3501 | 4627 x 3479 |
| Total megapixels | 16.8 | 17.2 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.3 | 16.1 |
| Image | ||
| ISO | 100 - 25600 | Auto, (200 - 25600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| White balance presets | 7.0 | 12.0 |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 1,037,000 dots | 610,000 dots |
| Power | ||
| Battery | BLN-1 Li-ion | Lithium-Ion BLN-1 rechargeable battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | No |