88 facts in comparison
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III vs Olympus Pen F
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Olympus Pen F
Why is Olympus OM-D E-M5 III better than Olympus Pen F?
- 40 more focus points?
121vs81 - 0.49% more megapixels (main camera)?
20.4MPvs20.3MP - 3x faster shooting at highest resolution with AF as JPEG format?
30fpsvs10fps - Weather-sealed (splashproof)?
- 13g lighter?
414gvs427g - Has continuous autofocus when recording movies?
- 3k dots higher resolution (screen)?
1040k dotsvs1037k dots - Supports slow-motion video recording?
Why is Olympus Pen F better than Olympus OM-D E-M5 III?
- 20shots longer battery life?
330shotsvs310shots - 36.74% less body volume?
335.63cm³vs530.575332cm³ - 0.5mm narrower?
124.8mmvs125.3mm - Has manual gain?
- 12.4mm thinner?
37.3mmvs49.7mm - 13.1mm shorter?
72.1mmvs85.2mm
Price comparison
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Buy used:
$1,249.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Body Silver | $1,099.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Di...Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Digital Camera Body + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens (Silver) | $1,323.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Mirrorle...Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen [Body Only] (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) | $449.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II (Black) (Body ...Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II (Black) (Body Only) | $549.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Di...Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Digital Camera Body (Black) + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens (Black) + M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R Lens (Black) | $1,422.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Di...Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Digital Camera Body + Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 Lens Step-Up Kit (Black) (Silver) | $1,499.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Weather Sealed...Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Weather Sealed Kit with 14-150mm Lens, 3" LCD, Black, US ONLY (Renewed) | $749.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Black Camera ...Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Black Camera Body | $1,556.79 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Kit, Micro F...Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Kit, Micro Four Thirds System Camera (16 Megapixel, 5-Axis Image Stabilisation, Electronic Viewfinder) + M.Zuiko 14-42 mm EZ Zoom Lens + M.Zuiko 40-150 mm Telezoom, Black | $745.65 | |||
| Quick Release L Plate Holder Hand Grip T...Quick Release L Plate Holder Hand Grip Tripod Bracket for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Camera only OMD EM5III EM5 III | $22.48 | |||
| Hard Viewfinder Eyecup Eye Cup Eyepiece ...Hard Viewfinder Eyecup Eye Cup Eyepiece replace EP-15 EP15 For Olympus OM-D OMD E-M10 Mark II / E-M5 Mark II / E-M5 Mark III | $2.11 | |||
| JJC Wired Camera Remote Switch Shutter R...JJC Wired Camera Remote Switch Shutter Release Controller Cord for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III OM-D E-M1 Mark II OM-D E-M5 II | $9.89 | |||
| Shutter Release Cable Remote Control rep...Shutter Release Cable Remote Control replace RM-UC1 for Olympus OM-D E-PL6 E-PL8 E-M5 III E-M10 Mark II EM5 EM10 E-P2 E-PL7 UC1 | $1.29 | |||
| Haoge Quick Release Plate Camera Bracket...Haoge Quick Release Plate Camera Bracket Holder Hand Grip for Olympus OM-D E-M5 MARK III em5 fit Arca Swiss Sunwayfoto Kirk RRS | $54.99 | |||
Olympus Pen F
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus Pen-F Body [Black] - Internation...Olympus Pen-F Body [Black] - International Version (No Warranty) | $1,178.00 | |||
| Olympus PEN-F (Body-Only) (Silver) | $1,049.98 | |||
Design
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
An optical viewfinder (or OVF) allows the photographer to compose a shot while seeing exactly what the lens will capture. OVFs have no time lag and require no power - as opposed to electronic viewfinders, which can drain battery life. OVFs are also better in low light situations.
Optics
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Videography
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Slow-motion is an artistic video effect that makes time seem to go slower. It is achieved by recording a video at a higher frame-rate than the standard playback rate of 24fps or 30fps. Frame rates for slow-motion videos vary between 60fps and 960fps.
Audio
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Zoom microphones record high-quality audio and enable you to record sound from a distance. They can be useful for recording meetings, lectures, and presentations.
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
Battery
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
The manufacturer offers a branded wireless charging kit. To charge the device, you simply put it down on its charging base.
Features
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
Price comparison
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Buy used:
$1,249.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Body Silver | $1,099.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Di...Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Digital Camera Body + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens (Silver) | $1,323.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Mirrorle...Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen [Body Only] (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) | $449.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II (Black) (Body ...Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II (Black) (Body Only) | $549.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Di...Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Digital Camera Body (Black) + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens (Black) + M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R Lens (Black) | $1,422.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Di...Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Digital Camera Body + Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 Lens Step-Up Kit (Black) (Silver) | $1,499.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Weather Sealed...Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Weather Sealed Kit with 14-150mm Lens, 3" LCD, Black, US ONLY (Renewed) | $749.00 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Black Camera ...Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Black Camera Body | $1,556.79 | |||
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Kit, Micro F...Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Kit, Micro Four Thirds System Camera (16 Megapixel, 5-Axis Image Stabilisation, Electronic Viewfinder) + M.Zuiko 14-42 mm EZ Zoom Lens + M.Zuiko 40-150 mm Telezoom, Black | $745.65 | |||
| Quick Release L Plate Holder Hand Grip T...Quick Release L Plate Holder Hand Grip Tripod Bracket for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Camera only OMD EM5III EM5 III | $22.48 | |||
| Hard Viewfinder Eyecup Eye Cup Eyepiece ...Hard Viewfinder Eyecup Eye Cup Eyepiece replace EP-15 EP15 For Olympus OM-D OMD E-M10 Mark II / E-M5 Mark II / E-M5 Mark III | $2.11 | |||
| JJC Wired Camera Remote Switch Shutter R...JJC Wired Camera Remote Switch Shutter Release Controller Cord for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III OM-D E-M1 Mark II OM-D E-M5 II | $9.89 | |||
| Shutter Release Cable Remote Control rep...Shutter Release Cable Remote Control replace RM-UC1 for Olympus OM-D E-PL6 E-PL8 E-M5 III E-M10 Mark II EM5 EM10 E-P2 E-PL7 UC1 | $1.29 | |||
| Haoge Quick Release Plate Camera Bracket...Haoge Quick Release Plate Camera Bracket Holder Hand Grip for Olympus OM-D E-M5 MARK III em5 fit Arca Swiss Sunwayfoto Kirk RRS | $54.99 | |||
Olympus Pen F
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus Pen-F Body [Black] - Internation...Olympus Pen-F Body [Black] - International Version (No Warranty) | $1,178.00 | |||
| Olympus PEN-F (Body-Only) (Silver) | $1,049.98 | |||
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