Instax Mini Evovs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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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?
Creative Hybrid Shooters & Smartphone Generation — Instax Mini Evo (2022): The smartest Instax camera — digital preview means you only print the shots worth keeping, and 100 creative combinations keep things endlessly interesting.
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
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
- Smartphone users who want the tactile joy of prints without wasting film
- Creatives who want 100 effect combinations in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone who wants digital backups of their instant prints via Bluetooth
- Mini 12 or Mini 99 owners who want preview before printing
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 instax mini evo 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 | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £699 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.4MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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