Upgrade guide · updated 5 November 2026
Should I upgrade from the OM System Olympus E-M5 Mark III to the OM System OM-5?
OM System Olympus E-M5 Mark III2019 · Micro Four Thirds · 20.4MPOM System OM-52022 · Micro Four Thirds · 20.4MP
Verdict
Upgrading is hard to justify for most people. Both use the Micro Four Thirds mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2019 → 2022)
What you give up
- Nothing significant on paper
What it costs
| OM-5 new | No longer sold new |
| OM-5 used (MPB, typical) | £580 |
| Your Olympus E-M5 Mark III trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £340 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £240 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
OM System Olympus E-M5 Mark III specs · OM System OM-5 specs · best lenses for the OM-5
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the OM System Olympus E-M5 Mark III to the OM System OM-5?
The upgrade is hard to justify for most people. You gain 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2019 → 2022).
How much does it cost to upgrade from the Olympus E-M5 Mark III to the OM-5?
The OM-5 costs No longer sold new new and about £580 used at MPB. Trading in a used Olympus E-M5 Mark III might bring roughly £340, so the net cost is around £240 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my Olympus E-M5 Mark III lenses work on the OM-5?
Both use the Micro Four Thirds mount, so your lenses fit directly.