X100Vvs 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?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras 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
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
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 x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £699 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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