Z30vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
OM System
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?
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
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 z30 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z30 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 | Z30 (2022) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £699 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 405g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z30 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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