Q3 43vs OM-5
Leica
Q3 43 (2024)
Starting from £6995 new
Best for Documentary, portrait & reportage photography
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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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The q3 43 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om-5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q3 43 (2024) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,995 | £899 |
| 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/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps electronic | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.1mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| 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 | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q3 43 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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