Camera Comparison
OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark II vs OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Key Differences
- OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a better buffer (raw) (84 shots vs 40 shots).
- OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a better 1080p recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
- OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a better low light af (-2 EV vs -1 EV).
- OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a better continuous shooting (15 fps vs 10 fps).
- OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a better phase detect points (121 vs 81).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Effective Resolution | 16.1 MP | 20.4 MP |
| Max Image Size | 4K | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 200 – 25600 | 200 – 25600 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 100 – 25600 | 64 – 102400 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 10 fps | 15 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 40 shots | 84 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | − | Up to 30p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | No | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | − | OM-Log400 |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 81 | 121 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -1 EV | -2 EV |
| Eye AF | No | Yes |
| Animal AF | No | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 2.36M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.74x | 0.83x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 | v4.2 |
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 | USB-C 3.0 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,299 | $1,299 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 123.7×85.5×44.5 mm | 125.3×85.2×49.7 mm |
| Weight | 469g (1.03 lb) | 366g (12.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 310 shots | 310 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 310 shots | 310 shots |
| Battery Type | BLN-1 | BLS-50 |
