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Olympus E-M1 III Review

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    Main Features

    • 20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter
    • ISO 200 - 25600( expands to 64)
    • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
    • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • 15.0fps (60.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
    • 4K DCI at 24fps , 4K UHD at 30fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 580g. 134 x 91 x 69 mm
    • Weather Sealed Body
    • Replaced Olympus E-M1 II
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    Olympus E-M1 III Overview

    Launched in February 2020 , Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is a 20.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather sealed body, Fully articulated touch screen and Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Olympus replaced the older E-M1 II with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III vs Olympus E-M1 II

    Olympus E-M1 III Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Olympus E-M1 III is the latest member of Olympus's OM-D E-M1 series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Olympus E-M1 III
    2020 20.0MP - Four Thirds 15.0 fps 134 x 91 x 69mm 580g
    Olympus E-M1X
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    2019 20.0MP - Four Thirds 15.0 fps 144 x 147 x 75mm 997g
    Olympus E-M1 II
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    2016 20.0MP - Four Thirds 15.0 fps 134 x 91 x 67mm 574g
    Olympus E-M1
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    2013 16.0MP - Four Thirds 10.0 fps 130 x 94 x 63mm 497g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Olympus E-M1 III vs E-M1X vs E-M1 II vs E-M1

    Alternative Model names found for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III: E-M 1 MarkIiI, E-M 1 Mark3, E-M 1 MarkIII, E-M 1 Mark3, E-M1 MIII, E-M1 M3, E-M1 3, E-M1 III, E-M1 MK3, E-M1 MKIII, E-M1MK3 and E-M1MKIII.


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    Olympus E-M1 III PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Olympus E-M1 III review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    5.0-stopsBuilt-in ND Filter
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Bluetooth Connectivity
    5-axis Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    4K DCI at 24fps , 4K UHD at 30fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    Touch Screen
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    20.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    25.600 Max ISO
    121 Focus Points
    1.037k dots LCD Resolution
    1/8000s High Shutter Speed
    1/32000s Electronic Shutter Speed
    15.0fps Shooting
    60.0fps Shooting w/ Electronic Shutter
    580g Light Body
    External Microphone Port
    External Headphone Port
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    2360kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    0.74x magnification - Large Viewfinder
    121 Cross Type Focus Points
    2 Storage Slots
    Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±5 EV
    Flash Sync Port
    High Shutter Life Expectancy - 400000 cycles
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    80 MP Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
    Focus Bracketing
    Focus Stacking
    Remote control with a smartphone
    High Video bit rate of 237mbps
    magnesium alloy body elements
    Compatible with fast UHS-II cards
    Webcam Functionality
    Live Composite Mode
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    CONs
    Low Battery Life: 420 shots

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    Olympus E-M1 III Physical Specs
    Olympus E-M1 III weighs 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz) and has external dimensions of 134 x 91 x 69 mm (5.28 x 3.58 x 2.72″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 455g, Olympus E-M1 III is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 69mm, it is not small either, 16mm thicker than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Olympus E-M1 III with the dimensions:

    Olympus E-M1 III Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Olympus E-M1 III Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus E-M1 III, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Olympus E-M1 III Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Olympus E-M1 III Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Olympus E-M1 III size with the camera that it replaced: Olympus E-M1 II. Olympus E-M1 III has the same height and width with Olympus E-M1 II. On the other hand, with a thickness of 69mm, it is 2mm thicker.


    Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1 II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-M1 II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus E-M1 III with its main competitors:

    Olympus E-M1 III Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs E-M1 III Thickness vs E-M1 III
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Olympus E-M5 III
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    414g 166g lighter 50mm 19mm thinner
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Olympus E-M1 II
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    574g 6g lighter 67mm 2mm thinner
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Fujifilm X-T4
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    607g 27g heavier 64mm 5mm thinner
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Panasonic G9
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    658g 78g heavier 92mm 23mm thicker
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Olympus E-M1X
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    997g 417g heavier 75mm 6mm thicker
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Sony A7 III
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    650g 70g heavier 74mm 5mm thicker
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Nikon Z6 II
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    705g 125g heavier 70mm 1mm thicker
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Nikon Z5
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    675g 95g heavier 70mm 1mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Olympus E-M1 III has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Olympus E-M1 III will serve you well. If you attach one of these Olympus E-M1 III weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    Olympus E-M1 III Lens Mount and Lenses

    Olympus E-M1 III has a Micro Four Thirds lens mount and currently there are 118 native lenses available for this mount. MFT is the most mature and versatile mount in the Mirrorles camera world. Olympus MFT lenses are known by their high optical quality and affordable prices. Other main contributor of the system, Panasonic also offers similarly well regarded lenses. Third party lens manufacturers also increase number of their offering and new manufacturers also jump in the wagon as the popularity of the system increases.

    E-M1 III also has a Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on E-M1 III. Olympus claims that the image stabilization of E-M1 III is effective up to 7.0 stops. This 7.0-stops IS of E-M1 III is an improvement over its predecessor, Olympus E-M1 II which has a stabilization system that is effective up to 5.5-stops. Sensor based image stabilization is one of the most useful features that you can have in an ILC.

    Weather Sealed Lenses for Olympus E-M1 III

    There are 38 lenses with weather sealing for Olympus E-M1 III that you can couple with its weather sealed body.

    Here are some of the most popular Olympus E-M1 III Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Olympus E-M1 III
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lens OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
    80-300mm FourThirds 382gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH
    50mm FourThirds 125gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
    200-800mm FourThirds 1120gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
    24-120mm FourThirds 210gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
    100-400mm FourThirds 655gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
    24-120mm FourThirds 320gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS
    200-800mm FourThirds 985gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
    28-84mm FourThirds 91gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Check our Olympus E-M1 III Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Olympus E-M1 III Sensor and Photography Features

    Olympus E-M1 III has a 20.0MP Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features TruePic IX processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5184 x 3888 pixels with aspect ratios of and 4:3. E-M1 III has a native ISO range of 200 - 25600 which can be boosted to 64 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Olympus E-M1 III is not the highest resolution Four Thirds camera. Panasonic GH6 with its 25.2MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH6 or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    High Resolution Mode

    Olympus E-M1 III has a special High Resolution mode where the camera takes multiple images of a scene while moving its sensor using the sensor shift image stabilization system and combine them automatically to create a 80 MP MP image. This feature works best with static scenes and using a tripod is a must to minimize stitching artifacts.

    Anti-Aliasing Filter

    Another important feature about Olympus E-M1 III's sensor is the lack of anti-alias (Low-pass) filter. Removing anti-aliasing filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but on the other side it also increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

    Let's look at how the size of the Olympus E-M1 III's Four Thirds sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Olympus E-M1 III LCD and Viewfinder

    Olympus E-M1 III has a Fully Articulated 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,037k dots. Articulated screens are more video oriented compared to only tilting or fixed screens. On the other hand, photography oriented users generally prefer tilting screens. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Olympus E-M1 III back view and LCD

    For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, Olympus E-M1 III will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of E-M1 III's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.


    E-M1 III has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 2,360kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.74x (35mm equivalent).

    Olympus E-M1 III Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Olympus E-M1 III features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11ac + Bluetooth) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. Olympus E-M1 III's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our E-M1 III. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect E-M1 III to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) port.

    Olympus E-M1 III Battery

    Olympus E-M1 III is powered by BLH-1 battery which provides a battery life of 420 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 375 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Pro Mirrorless Cameras

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    Olympus E-M1X with its 870shots is the model with longest battery life among Pro Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Olympus E-M1 III Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Olympus E-M5 III
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    4096 x 2160 310shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Olympus E-M1 II
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    4096 x 2160 350shots Yes No No
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Fujifilm X-T4
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    4096 x 2160 500shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Panasonic G9
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    3840 x 2160 400shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Olympus E-M1X
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    4096 x 2160 870shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Sony A7 III
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    3840 x 2160 610shots Yes Yes Yes
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Nikon Z6 II
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    3840 x 2160 410shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Nikon Z5
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    3840 x 2160 470shots Yes Yes No

    Olympus E-M1 III Video Features

    With Olympus E-M1 III, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 4096 x 2160 at 24p fps with bit rates up to 237 mbps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Olympus E-M1 III's 4K is the common standard resolution in consumer video world.

    E-M1 III has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Olympus E-M1 III also has a port for an external microphone and a headphone port for connecting external headphones which make Olympus E-M1 III a very suitable camera high quality videography.

    Olympus E-M1 III Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Olympus E-M1 III can shoot continuously at max speed of 15.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/8000 sec. E-M1 III also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/32000s. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

    Flash

    Unfortunately E-M1 III doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

    Focusing

    Olympus E-M1 III features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 121 focus points and 121 of these sensors are of Cross-type. Cross-type sensors locks focus faster and more accurate compared to single type sensors.

    Olympus E-M1 III also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically. In addition to the face detect AF, E-M1 III has a more sophisticated feature called Eye Tracking AF which detects and locks focus to the selected eye of the person in the frame accurately and tracks as the subject moves. Eye tracking AF of Olympus E-M1 III is a perfect feature for shooting portraits and is especially useful when fast lenses are used and the depth of field is very narrow.

    Focus Stacking

    Macro shooters will love Olympus E-M1 III's Focus Stacking feature. In this mode, E-M1 III automatically composites multiple shots taken at different focal positions using focus bracketing to create a single image with maximum depth of field.

    What type of Photography is Olympus E-M1 III Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Olympus E-M1 III in 5 different photography areas.

    Olympus E-M1 III for Portrait Photography

    Olympus E-M1 III has a score of 63 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
    Image Stabilization
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-M1 III for Portrait Photography

    Olympus E-M1 III for Street Photography

    Olympus E-M1 III has a score of 91 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Fully Articulated LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    Large Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-M1 III for Street Photography

    Olympus E-M1 III for Sports Photography

    Olympus E-M1 III has a score of 73 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 15.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
    121 Cross Type Focus sensors
    121 Focus Points
    Good Low Light ISO
    Wireless Connection
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Image Stabilization
    Anti Flicker feature

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-M1 III for Sports Photography

    Olympus E-M1 III for Daily Photography

    Olympus E-M1 III has a score of 69 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    580g
    Body Thickness 69mm

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-M1 III for Daily Photography

    Olympus E-M1 III for Landscape Photography

    Olympus E-M1 III has a score of 42 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-M1 III for Landscape Photography
    Olympus E-M1 III Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Olympus E-M1 III compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Olympus E-M1 III alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Olympus E-M1 III

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Olympus E-M1 III amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Olympus E-M5 III
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    Olympus E-M1 II
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    Fujifilm X-T4
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    Panasonic G9
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    Olympus E-M1X
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    Sony A7 III
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    Nikon Z6 II
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    Nikon Z5
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    Olympus E-M1 III Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Olympus E-M1 III with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Olympus E-M1 III's price range.

    Nikon D850
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    Nikon D780
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    Pentax K-1
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    Pentax K-1 II
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    Canon 5D MIV
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    Canon 90D
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    Nikon D750
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    Olympus E-M1 III Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Olympus E-M1 III has an Overall Score of 79/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is ranked #48 out of 227 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #63 out of 1239 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #63 out of 1239 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #48 out of 227 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
    #39 out of 61 in Top Ranking Pro Mirrorless Cameras
    #5 out of 88 in Top Ranking Four Thirds Sensor Cameras
    #21 out of 179 in Top Ranking Cameras with Selfie friendly Screen
    #5 out of 66 in Top Ranking MFT Lens Mount Cameras
    #74 out of 363 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.74x)
    #58 out of 66 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with Four Thirds sensor(580g)
    #22 out of 133 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fully Articulated Screen

    Main Scores
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    Value for Money
    Portability
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus E-M1 III
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    Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Olympus
    Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
    Announced 2020-02-11
    Body Type SLR-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
    Number of Lenses 118
    Focal Length Multiplier 2x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fully Articulated
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 1,037k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/8000s
    Max Electronic Shutter Speed 1/32000s
    Continuous Shooting 15.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Max Flash Sync 1/250s
    Flash Modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size Four Thirds
    Sensor Dimensions 17.4 x 13 mm
    Sensor Area 226.20mm2
    Sensor Resolution 20 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888
    Max Native ISO 25,600
    Min Native ISO 200
    Min Boosted ISO 64
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 121
    Number of Cross Focus Points 121
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 580g
    Physical Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm
    Battery Life 420 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model BLH-1
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
    Storage Slots 2


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