Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs A7 II
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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 & 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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £549 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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