OM-5vs GR IIIx HDF
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
Who should buy what
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
Quick take: The gr iiix hdf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-5 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-5 (2022) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g body only | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-5 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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