Z5 IIvs 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?
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
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 z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 II (2024) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 700g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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