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 user sentiment (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong burst (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 121 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1588 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 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 Mark III | 71.2 | 33.8 | 86.3 | 83.8 | 40.6 | 24.6 | 44.7 | 23.4 | 93.4 | 14.4 | 82.6 | 89.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.8 | 94.3 | 92.4 | 98 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 92.6 | 92.1 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.8 | 98.5 | 67 | 91.3 | 99.4 | 63.8 | 92.6 | 96.9 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.1 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.8 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.6 | 81 | 83 | 92.6 | 86.9 | 92.9 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.5 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.5 | 63.2 | 97.1 | 81 | 98.1 | 92.6 | 92.1 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.8 | 97.3 | 94.9 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 93.4 | 92.6 | 77 | 95.7 |
Usage Scores
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