M10vs 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 & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
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 m10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii 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 | M10 (2017) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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