X-T3vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
Who should buy what
X-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £350 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Macro | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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