EOS M6 Mark IIvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait & Street — EOS M6 Mark II (2019): The M6 Mark II is the peak of the EF-M system — 32.5MP, 14fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a compact rangefinder-style body. No built-in EVF is the main compromise, but the optional EVF-DC2 resolves this. An outstanding used-market buy for photographers who want high resolution and fast AF in a genuinely compact body.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
EOS M6 Mark II (2019)
- Enthusiast photographers who want the best the EF-M system offers
- Portrait and landscape photographers wanting high resolution in a compact body
- Street photographers who want a fast, discreet, high-resolution camera
- Used-market buyers seeking top EF-M performance
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m6 mark ii is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £699 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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