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| Predecessor: |
Canon G1X
G1X vs G1X Mark II
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Olympus E-M5 II
E-M5 II vs E-M5 III
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| Successor: |
Canon G1X Mark III
G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III
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| Model Number: |
G1X Mark II |
E-M5 III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
|
E-M5 Mark III |
| Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$799.99 |
$1199.99 |
| Street Price: |
$599.00 |
$924.48 |
| Date Available: |
2014-04-30 |
2019-11-30 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
19.9 oz
(563 g)
includes batteries
|
14.6 oz
(414 g)
includes batteries
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| Size: |
4.6 x
2.9 x
2.6 in.
(116 x
74 x
66 mm)
|
4.9 x
3.4 x
2.0 in.
(125 x
85 x
50 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
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| Effective Megapixels: |
13.1 |
20.4 |
| Sensor Format: |
1.5 inch |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
233.75mm2 (18.70mm x 12.50mm) |
226.2mm2 (17.40mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.30 microns |
3.36 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 4:3 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
58 |
|
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.5 |
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| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.8 |
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| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
581 |
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| Image Resolution: |
4160 x 3120
(13.0 MP,
4:3),
4352 x 2904
(12.6 MP,
3:2),
4352 x 2448
(10.7 MP,
16:9),
3120 x 3120
(9.7 MP,
1:1),
2496 x 3120
(7.8 MP,
Other),
3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3),
3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2),
3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9),
2304 x 2304
(5.3 MP,
1:1),
1840 x 2304
(4.2 MP,
Other),
2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3),
2048 x 1368
(2.8 MP,
3:2),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1),
1232 x 1536
(1.9 MP,
Other),
640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3),
640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other),
640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9),
480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1),
384 x 480
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3),
3712 x 2784
(10.3 MP,
4:3),
2624 x 1968
(5.2 MP,
4:3),
1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3),
8160 x 6120
(49.9 MP,
4:3),
10368 x 7776
(80.6 MP,
4:3) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.31), 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.3 |
30.0 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p)
3840x2160 (5p)
1920x1080 (15p/10p/5p)
1280x720 (30p/15p/10p/5p)
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| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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| Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
120mm
|
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
12.5 -
62.5mm
|
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
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| Aperture Range: |
f/2.0 (W) / f3.9 (T) - f/16, with 9-blade aperture |
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| Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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|
| Macro Focus Range: |
|
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| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
2x (3x in movie mode) |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Advanced Dual FAST AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All target, group target (25, 9 or 5-area), single target (normal/small) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
|
EVF / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
Optional EVF available. |
EVF; 2.68M-dot OLED, 1.20x - 1.37x magnification, 100% coverage, 27mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
2,360,000 dots
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
0.68x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
1.37x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,040,000 dots
(345,600 px)
|
1,037,000 dots
(345,667 px)
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| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
|
14.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
AUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom WB (Kelvin), One-touch WB (4); WB Tuning: +/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/32000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
Custom, Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Children, Night Scape, Sport, Hand-held Starlight, Fireworks, Light trails, Sports, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach & Snow, Backlight HDR, Candlelight, Silent, Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus Shot), Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film, Soft Focus Effect, Pin-Hole Effect, White Edge Effect, Frame Effect, Star Light Effect, Blur Effect, B&W Effect, Picture Tone, Shade Effect), Underwater Wide/Underwater Macro, HDR1/2, Live Bulb, Live Time, Live Composite, Focus Stacking |
| Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
80.0 megapixels |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual 1/1 (FULL) - 1/64 |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
9.0 m /
29.5 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T)) |
Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: |
|
1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot-Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-II |
| Other Memory: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional RS-60E3 wired release, and via Wi-Fi |
Optional wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch) |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0, 3.5mm external mic jack, 2.5mm wired remote jack |
|
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.01 |
|
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.14 |
|
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.24 |
|
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
|
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.3 |
30.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
26 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.5 |
30.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
23 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.3 |
30.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.37 seconds |
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
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| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.238 seconds |
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
1.03 seconds |
|
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.091 seconds |
|
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s |
|
| Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
|
| Play -> Record Time: |
1.5 seconds |
|
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.2 seconds |
|
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
240 shots |
310 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
|
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
60 minutes
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-12L |
Proprietary BLS-50 |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-12L Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
| Included Software: |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
Olympus Workspace, Capture, Updater downloads |
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows Vista/7/8, Mac OS |
|
| Notes & Features: |
12.8MP 1.5-inch CMOS sensor, f/2.-3.9 5x zoom, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p60 Full HD video, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Optional EVF and grip available. |
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