Upgrade Guide
OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III→OM System OM-3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the OM-3
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Generation5 years newer (2024 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | OM-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | OM-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £999 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 414g body only | 414g (with battery) | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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