Camera Comparison
OM System OM-3 vs OM System OM-5 Mark II
Key Differences
- OM System OM-3 has a better price (msrp) ($899 vs $1,199).
- OM System OM-5 Mark II has a better continuous shooting (30 fps vs 25 fps).
- OM System OM-5 Mark II has a better battery life (evf) (520 shots vs 450 shots).
- OM System OM-5 Mark II has a better battery life (lcd) (520 shots vs 450 shots).
- OM System OM-3 has a better weight (374g (13.2 oz) vs 418g (14.7 oz)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | BSI Stacked Live MOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Effective Resolution | 20.4 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) | 80 – 102400 | 80 – 102400 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/32000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 25 fps | 30 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 90 shots | 90 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 60p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 240p | Up to 240p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | OM-Log400 / HLG | OM-Log400 / HLG |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 1,053 | 1,053 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -7.5 EV | -7.5 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 2.36M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.83x | 0.83x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v4.2 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $899 | $1,199 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 122×84×45 mm | 125.3×85.2×52 mm |
| Weight | 374g (13.2 oz) | 418g (14.7 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 450 shots | 520 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 450 shots | 520 shots |
| Battery Type | BLS-50 | BLX-1 |
