OM System OM-D 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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong burst (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong af (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
- Below average sensor (26th percentile)
- Below average display (26th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20 MP |
| 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 | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20MP micro-four-thirds | 33MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 121 | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 315 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 30 | 40 | 20 | 75 | 30 |
| Video | 4K | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 254 | 610 | 609 | 579 | 721 | 820 |
| 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 Mark III | 75.7 | 36.2 | 70.9 | 85.1 | 42.9 | 25.5 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 64.3 | 17.8 | 83.1 | 90.2 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.5 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.5 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 56.2 | 89.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 98.5 | 96 | 99.5 | 64.5 | 89 | 83.7 | 64.3 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 84.7 |
Price
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