Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs ZV-E10 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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-e10 ii 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 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £679 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 414g body only | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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