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OM-D E-M1 Mark II vs OM-D E-M5 III
Quick take: The OM-D E-M1 Mark II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Olympus
OM-D E-M5 III 2019
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
£699
list price · used from £413 at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-D E-M5 III — Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography: 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
OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus · 2016 | OM-D E-M5 IIIOlympus · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £396Best | £699 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | C4K/24p, 4K/30p, Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 121-point all cross-type on-sensor phase detect + contrast AF, face and eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 5.5 stops (CIPA) | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)Best | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 574g (with battery) | 414g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 134.1 × 90.9 × 68.9mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.48x | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.0), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, RM-CB2 remote | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
OM-D E-M5 III
Portrait
6.3/10
6.4/10
Street
5.9/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
6.3/10
5.4/10
Vlogging & Video
4.9/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
5.3/10
5.0/10
Documentary
6.0/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
7.6/10
6.7/10
Landscape
5.6/10
5.9/10
Wildlife
7.7/10
7.4/10
Casual
4.5/10
6.7/10
Food
6.3/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.5/10
7.9/10
Architecture
5.7/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
5.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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