Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Compact powerhouse for travel and street photography

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79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model V207070BU000

Key Features

SENSOR 20.4 Megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor
PROCESSOR TruePic VIII image processor for fast performance
AUTOFOCUS 121-point all cross-type phase detection AF system
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor PDAF with face and eye detection
VIDEO C4K at 24p and 4K UHD at 30p
STABILIZATION 5-axis in-body image stabilization up to 5.5 stops
BURST RATE Up to 10 fps mechanical, 30 fps electronic shutter
VIEWFINDER 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, 1.37x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI, 3.5mm mic jack
MEMORY CARD Single SD card slot, UHS-II compatible
WEATHER SEALING IPX1 rated dust, splash, and freezeproof construction
BATTERY LIFE Approximately 310 shots per charge (BLS-50)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

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

How-to Use Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 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 Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.4 MP
ISO Range 200-25600 (expandable to 64-25600)
Autofocus 121-point Phase Detection
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 60 sec
Burst Rate 10 fps (mech), 30 fps (elec)
Video 4K 30p, 1080p 120p
Stabilization 5-axis IBIS
Viewfinder 2.36m-dot OLED
LCD 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, Micro-HDMI
Battery Life 310 shots
Weight 414g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 125.3 x 85.2 x 49.7 mm