Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Review

OLYMPUS OM-D E-M5 Mark III Black Body with Black M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO Lens Kit

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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a Micro Four Thirds mount camera from Olympus with a 17.4 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) MOS sensor. You can view the best Olympus mirrorless cameras here.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Camera is a high-quality camera that features a 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor, TruePic VIII image processor, 2.36m-Dot 0.67x-Magnification OLED EVF, 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen, 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, 10 fps Shooting, ISO 200-25600, and 121-Point All Cross-Type Phase-Detect AF. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is weather-sealed construction and is perfect for photographers looking for a high-quality camera that will last them for years.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Key Features

  • 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Sensor
  • TruePic VIII Image Processor
  • 2.36m-Dot 0.67x-Magnification OLED EVF
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • DCI 4K/24p & UHD 4K/30p Video Recording
  • 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
  • 10 fps Shooting
  • ISO 200-25600
  • 121-Point All Cross-Type Phase-Detect AF
  • Weather-Sealed Construction

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III?
Included with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III are: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Camera (Black), Olympus FL-LM3 Flash, Olympus FL-LM3 Flash, Olympus BLS-50 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 1175mAh), Olympus BCS-5 Lithium-Ion Battery Charger, Micro-USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Limited 1-Year Warranty. You can also usually find Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III bundle kits with additional accessories and lenses included.

What lens mount does the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III have?
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. This is a popular lens mount, so you should have no issues finding Micro Four Thirds lenses. This lens mount is also available on the following cameras: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, Olympus PEN E-PL10, Panasonic Lumix G9, Panasonic Lumix GH5 II, Panasonic Lumix GH5, Panasonic Lumix GH5S, Panasonic Lumix GH6, OM SYSTEM OM-1, OM SYSTEM OM-5

What kind of sensor does the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III have?
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a 17.4 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) MOS sensor.

What is the resolution of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III?
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III’s 17.4 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) MOS sensor has the following resolutions – Actual: 21.8 Megapixel
Effective: 20.4 Megapixel (5184 x 3888).

Does the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III have image stabilization?
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis image stabilization. Image stabilization is important for photographers interested in shooting in low light without relying on a tripod.

What size and resolution screen does the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III have?
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III’s screen is 3.0″ and has a resolution of 1,040,000 Dots.

How many autofocus points does the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III have?
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has the following autofocus points – Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)
Contrast Detection: 121.

Does the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III have a built-in ND filter?
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III does not have a built-in ND filter. While having a built-in filter is convenient, you can always buy quality filters for your lenses and have more flexibility.

Can the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III shoot photos and video?
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III can shoot stills & video. This is arguably the most important feature to check before purchasing a camera. You don’t want to be caught off guard when you go to shoot video and your camera only takes photos.

What batteries does the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III take?
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III takes the following batteries: 1 x BLS-50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1175 mAh (Approx. 310 Shots).

How are the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III’s dimensions?
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has dimensions of 4.93 x 3.35 x 1.96″ / 125.3 x 85.2 x 49.7 mm.

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