Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III

Compact mirrorless power for everyday creative photography

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model V207060BU000

Key Features

SENSOR 16.1 Megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor
PROCESSOR TruePic VIII image processor for fast performance
AUTOFOCUS 121-point contrast-detect AF system with face/eye detection
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30p, 25p, 24p; 1080p up to 60p
STABILIZATION 5-axis in-body image stabilization (up to 4 stops)
BURST RATE Up to 8.6 fps continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, 1.23x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen LCD, 1.04m-dot resolution
CONNECTIVITY Built-in Wi-Fi, Micro-USB 2.0, Micro-HDMI (Type D)
MEMORY CARD Single SD card slot, UHS-II compatible
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing rating; metal/plastic construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 330 shots per charge (BLS-50 battery)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Accessed via Super Control Panel
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via front/rear command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via front/rear command dials
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III

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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS
Resolution 16.1 MP
ISO Range 200-25600 (expandable to 100)
Autofocus 121-point Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 60 sec
Burst Rate 8.6 fps
Video 3840 x 2160 (30p/25p/24p)
Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor-Shift
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 2.36m dots
LCD 3-inch Tilting Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, Micro-HDMI
Battery Life 330 shots
Weight 410g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 121.5 x 83.6 x 49.5 mm