Camera Comparison
OM System OM-D E-M5 vs OM System OM-3
Key Differences
- OM System OM-3 has a better phase detect points (1,053 vs 0).
- OM System OM-3 has a better buffer (raw) (90 shots vs 14 shots).
- OM System OM-3 has a better 1080p recording (Up to 240p vs Up to 60p).
- OM System OM-3 has a better low light af (-7.5 EV vs -2 EV).
- OM System OM-3 has a better continuous shooting (25 fps vs 9 fps).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | Live MOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Effective Resolution | 16.1 MP | 20.4 MP |
| Max Image Size | 1080p | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 200 – 25600 | 200 – 25600 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 100 – 25600 | 80 – 102400 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | − | 1/32000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 9 fps | 25 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 14 shots | 90 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | − | Up to 60p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 240p |
| 10-bit Internal | No | Yes |
| Recording Limit | 29 min | No limit |
| Log Profiles | − | OM-Log400 / HLG |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Mic Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 0 | 1,053 |
| Contrast Detect Points | 35 | − |
| Low Light AF | -2 EV | -7.5 EV |
| Eye AF | No | Yes |
| Animal AF | No | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 1.44M dots | 2.36M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.74x | 0.83x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 0.61M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | − | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | − | v5.3 |
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $999 | $899 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 121.1×89.6×43.6 mm | 122×84×45 mm |
| Weight | 425g (15.0 oz) | 374g (13.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 360 shots | 450 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 360 shots | 450 shots |
| Battery Type | BLN-1 | BLS-50 |
