OM System OM-D E-M5 E-M5 Mark III Silver 2018
The 20MP Live MOS sensor and 121-point all-cross-type phase-detection AF deliver 30fps mechanical bursts, backed by 5-axis in-body stabilization offering up to 5.5 stops of compensation. Its weather-sealed build and included 14-150mm lens create a portable, all-in-one travel kit, while a 50MP tripod high-res mode captures fine detail for static scenes. This camera suits wildlife and sports shooters who need a lightweight, rugged system for fast-paced outdoor capture.
About This Camera
The OM-D E-M5 Mark III is compact, lightweight and comfortable - made for roaming the biggest cities to the smallest villages and even the most remote destinations on earth. Equipped with a range of Pro technologies like 30Fps sequential shooting, 121-point all cross-type Phase & contrast detection AF, 5-axis in-body image stabilization, and 50MP high Res shot mode This camera is able to capture stunning images on-the-go making it the perfect travel companion. Enjoy versatile shooting Features like Pro capture, live composite, focus stacking, and anti-flicker shooting. The E-M5 Mark III is at the center of an expansive system of lenses and accessories making it seamless to build the ultimate system for you. The E-M5 Mark III. All you need to break free from heavy gear and see the world.
- 20MP live MOS sensor
- Portable, weather sealed body with 14-150mm Weather sealed lens
- 121-Point all-cross-type on-chip Phase detection AF
- Compact, In-body 5-axis image stabilization (up to approx. 5.5 EV steps of compensation)
- 50MP tripod High-Res shot
- video capture resolution: 4K UHD 2160p;2K DCI 1080p
- viewfinder type: LCD
- lens type: Telephoto
- image stabilization: Sensor-shift
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong build (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong burst (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average sensor (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20 |
| ISO Range | 64 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 121 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | MP4 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System OM-D E-M5 E-M5 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 121 | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 1053 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1588 | 579 | 609 | 610 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System OM-D E-M5 E-M5 Mark III | 75.8 | 36.1 | 87 | 85.5 | 68.8 | 25.8 | 44.9 | 26 | 63.5 | 18.3 | 75.9 | 90 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.5 | 85.5 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 97 | 84.3 | 83.3 | 93.2 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.4 | 88 | 94.9 | 93.1 | 89.6 | 58.8 | 96.6 | 99.2 | 92.9 | 93.2 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.7 | 95 | 91 | 89.6 | 60.1 | 96.6 | 99.6 | 92.9 | 93.2 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.4 | 89.5 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 97.9 | 65 | 97.3 | 84.3 | 97.2 | 93.2 | 84.8 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.7 | 88 | 97.4 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 56.1 | 89.2 | 84.3 | 92.9 | 93.2 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
Usage Scores
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