Instax Wide Evovs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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Instax Wide Evo (2024)
Starting from £230 new
Best for Premium instant photography & creative enthusiasts
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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?
Premium Instant Photography & Creative Enthusiasts — Instax Wide Evo (2024): The premium instant camera. Wide-format prints with digital preview and 100 effects — the most capable Instax camera ever made.
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 Wide Evo (2024)
- Wide 400 owners who want digital preview and creative effects
- Instax Mini Evo fans who want the same experience on a larger print
- Photographers who want the most capable and premium Instax ever made
- Event and wedding photographers wanting large, creative instant prints
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 wide 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 Wide Evo (2024) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £699 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 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) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide 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 Wide Evo | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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