Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Silver 2018
The lightweight 366g body packs a 20MP Micro Four Thirds sensor, 5-stop IBIS, and full weather sealing, making it an exceptionally tough travel companion. Its 4K video recording and dependable stabilization deliver smooth handheld footage in a package that won't weigh down your bag. This camera suits travel photographers and outdoor video creators who need a rugged, portable system without sacrificing core image quality.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20MP micro-four-thirds
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 366 g
31 Overall Score
Price $1,600
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong social proof (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 4 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 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| Codec | MP4, MOV |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20MP micro-four-thirds | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 366 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | 35.3 | 38.1 | 77 | 32 | 61.3 | 29 | 46 | 28 | 62.6 | 18.1 | 67.7 | 86.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.4 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 62.6 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 92 | 94.3 | 75.9 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 92 | 86.4 | 82.6 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 0 | 94.3 | 60.9 | 92.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $1,600
Price History
Usage Scores
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