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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III MFT Mirrorless Camera (2019)

MSRP 1199 USD65% Neofiliac74% External
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Product Overview

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a premium mirrorless camera in the Micro Four Thirds-mount system. Introduced by Olympus in 2019, it comes with a micro four thirds sensor with 20 MP (5184 x 3888) resolution and a 2.36 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a poor battery life, and a second or third battery may be needed to get you through the day. One should note that the OM-D E-M5 III has a 200 base ISO, which is not conducive to getting the cleanest images. Professionals and fanboys will be pleased by the extraordinary 30.0 fps burst rate that this camera can deliver.
The E-M5 Mark III comes with a fully articulated touch display and 121 autofocus points. Those who intend to use the E-M5 III for video work will be glad to find that the camera comes with 6.5 stops of IBIS.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 65% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Fully articulated LCD
  • 6.5 stops of IBIS
  • Extraordinary 30.0 fps burst rate
  • Rather compact
  • Quite light
  • Weather-sealed
  • Viewfinder with great 1.37x magnification
  • Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
  • Poor battery life
  • 200 base ISO
  • Low 20 MP resolution
  • Low resolution EVF

What external reviewers found***

External score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great image quality, with superb dynamic range
  • Good image quality
Cons
  • Poor autofocus system
  • Not compatible with UHS-II cards
  • No vertical viewfinder
  • No headphone jack
  • No telephoto zoom
  • No in-body stabilization
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
HDMI + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 2.0
Wireless Connectivity
802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth

Construction

Form Factor
Mirrorless camera
Image Size
Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm)
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds-mount
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
20 MP (5184 x 3888)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
Mono

Dimensions

Size | Depth
50 mm / 1.97 in
Size | Height
85 mm / 3.35 in
Size | Width
125 mm / 4.92 in
Weight
414 g / 14.63 oz

Display

Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Fully articulated TFT LCD
Resolution
1,040,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
1.37x
Viewfinder | Resolution
2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic

Function

AE Bracketing
±5 (2, 3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
Autofocus
121 focus points
Crop Factor
2.0
Exposure Compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
5-axis, 6.5 stops
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
200 ~ 25600, expands to 64 ~ 25600
Processor
TruePic VIII
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
Weather Resistance
Yes

Performance

Battery Life
310 shots
Max Burst Rate
30.0 fps
Shutter Speed
1/32000 s (electronic) / 1/8000 s (mechanical) ~ 60 s
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)

Production

Battery
BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & charger
Debut
2019-10-17
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External Reviews

digitaltrends[1]

Reviewer score 88%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
The E-M5 Mark III is a great first “real” camera for anyone looking to move up from a phone. From High Resolution Shot to Live Composite, there's so much you can do in-camera. The Mark III may be more functional than its predecessor, but it doesn't feel as premium, and that's a shame.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • Excellent 5-axis stabilization
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • No vertical viewfinder

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 51%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The E-M5 Mark III doesn't do enough to move the needle to recommend it to photographers not already invested in the system. It's backed by a huge swath of Micro Four Thirds lenses, including some excellent zooms and small primes. The Sony a6400 and Fujifilm X-T30 cost less, though you will miss out on a stabilized sensor.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Good image quality
  • Dual-slot memory card
  • Built-in EVF
Cons
  • No in-body stabilization
  • No telephoto zoom

rtings[3]

Reviewer score 62%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is good for travel photography. It's small and lightweight, making it easy to take with you wherever you go. It also has excellent image quality, with photos that look sharp and relatively noise-free even at higher ISO levels. But its small size can make it uncomfortable to hold for those with larger hands.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • Very good shooting speed
  • Image quality remains sharp and relatively noise-free at higher ISO levels
  • Well-built, lightweight design
  • Great image quality, with superb dynamic range
  • Good image quality
Cons
  • Poor autofocus system
  • Small size can make it uncomfortable to hold for larger hands
  • No headphone jack

techradar[4]

Reviewer score 89%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III looks like a purist's camera, but under the hood it's a serious machine. The big changes are the new sensor with higher resolution, on-chip phase detection autofocus, and improved video performance. We have few complaints when it comes to color rendition for both stills and video. The Flat color profile for video shooting is lovely, and we didn't miss having a V-Log color profile option.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic image quality
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Great selection of lenses
Cons
  • Small sensor

trustedreviews[5]

Reviewer score 82%
Reviewers from trustedreviews have found the following***:
Olympus has packed some of its best technology into a small and light model. The E-M5 Mark III delivers well-saturated, punchy images with plenty of detail. It suffers in extreme low-light situations as a result of the smaller sensor. The inclusion of only a single card slot is disappointing, but it is at least compatible with the faster UHS-II format cards.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Super-fast autofocus
  • Excellent image stabilisation system
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Small sensor
  • Not compatible with UHS-II cards

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References

  1. ^ Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III review: Still the camera to buy. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/digital-camera-reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m5-mark-iii-review/. 2019-11-06. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  2. ^ Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m5-mark-iii. 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  3. ^ Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Camera Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/camera/reviews/olympus/om-d-e-m5-mark-iii. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  4. ^ Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m5-mark-iii. 2020-01-31. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  5. ^ Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m5-mark-iii. Retrieved 2022-02-03.

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