Q3 43vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Leica
Q3 43 (2024)
Starting from £6995 new
Best for Documentary, portrait & reportage photography
View Q3 43
VS
OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Documentary, Portrait & Reportage Photography — Q3 43 (2024): The Q3 with the most human lens — 43mm, 60MP, and Leica rendering at its most natural and versatile.
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
Q3 43 (2024)
- Portrait and documentary photographers who find 28mm too wide and 50mm too tight
- Q3 owners who prefer a natural 43mm perspective over the iconic 28mm Summilux
- Reportage photographers who want the discreet Q3 form factor with a more intimate focal length
- Leica system users who want a fixed-lens body that excels across multiple genres
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 q3 43 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q3 43 (2024) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,995 | £699 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS) | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.1mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-II SD slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q3 43 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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