Compact and lightweight, the black OM-D E-M10 Mark III from Olympus takes its place as an extremely capable entry-level option for shooters looking to pick up an SLR-styled mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera. This iteration incorporates a 16.1MP Four Thirds Live MOS sensor and the Dual Quad-Core TruePic VIII Image Processor, enabling a variety of fast and powerful functions, including video recording at up to UHD 4K. The camera does retain its intuitive and rugged construction, benefitting from many physical controls as well as a 3.0" tilting touchscreen LCD and a 2.36m-dot electronic viewfinder with an improved 1.23x magnification. Additionally, various other functions have been implemented to make shooting more fun, such as 15 Art Filters and a Clips Video Mode that lets you quickly make videos in camera.
The E-M10 Mark III features many capabilities to improve overall image quality. The most significant of these is the inclusion of a robust in-body 5-axis image stabilization system that can compensate for about 4 stops of shutter speed. Along with this, an upgraded 121-point contrast-detect AF system will help you lock on, track, and capture tack-sharp photos of your subjects. Speed has been given a boost as well with up to 8.6 fps continuous shooting and a sensitivity range of up to ISO 25600. An electronic shutter function is present in the Mark III for even faster shutter speeds and silent shooting. Beyond all this, the camera of course features built-in Wi-Fi, this time with a QR Code function for even faster setup.
16.1MP Live MOS Sensor & TruePic VIII Image Processor
In order to create high-resolution imagery, the OM-D E-M10 Mark III is blessed with a Four Thirds 16.1MP Live MOS Sensor and the Dual Quad-Core TruePic VIII Image Processor, a combination designed to maximize speed and quality. It helps users create sharp photos and video in a wide range of situations using sensitivities ranging from ISO 200-25600, and which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. It also provides an electronic shutter function for faster shutter speeds and completely silent operation and can record uncompressed 12-bit raw image files.
UHD 4K Video Recording
The added processing power of the TruePic VIII provides the E-M10 Mark III with greater video capabilities in addition to stills, this time permitting the creation of high-resolution UHD 4K video at up to 30p. Users can enjoy a high bit rate of 102 Mbps for crisp, detailed imagery and there are options for both NTSC and PAL frame rates. Full HD and HD recording features increased speed with options in Full HD for up to 60p and high-speed HD 720p at up to 120 fps.
In addition to video recording, a Time-lapse Movie mode is also available for recording up to 4K UHD resolution with a 5 fps shooting rate to highlight subject changes or movement over a longer period of time. Full HD and HD time-lapse settings are available, too. Also, there is a Clips Video Mode present for in-camera video creation, including the ability to use audio transferred to your SD card.
In-Body 5-Axis Image Stabilization
In-body, sensor-shift image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 4 stops with any lens in use and compensates for camera movements that become especially noticeable when working with telephoto shots, macro imagery, and long exposures. Furthermore, this unique image stabilization system works across five axes to compensate for vertical angle rotation, horizontal angle rotation, horizontal shift, vertical shift, and rolling camera shake movement. This range of detected movements serves to benefit traditional still image shooting as well as movie recording and working with moving subjects more effectively. Additionally, image stabilization can also be used when framing shots, for more accurate compositions, by half-pressing the shutter button.
121-Point Contrast-Detect AF System and 8.5 fps Shooting
Lock on and track subject matter quickly and effectively in order to guarantee tack-sharp imagery by using the E-M10 Mark III's upgraded 121-point contrast-detect high-speed imager AF system. Users can also access Touch AF functions via the rear LCD and will benefit from excellent tracking performance. Also, the E-M10 III can shoot at speeds of up to 8.5 fps with the ability to record burst of up to 22 raw frames or 36 JPEGs. A low-speed 4.8 fps setting is available with no limit to the buffer.
Body Design and Built-In Wi-Fi
Imaging | |
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Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Format | Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 17.2 Megapixel Effective: 16.1 Megapixel |
Max Resolution | 16 MP: 4608 x 3456 |
Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
Sensor Type / Size | MOS, 17.4 x 13.0 mm |
File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MOV, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo), WAV |
Bit Depth | 12-Bit |
Dust Reduction System | Yes |
Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Way |
AV Recording | |
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Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
Video Format | 3840 x 2160p at 23.98, 25, 29.97 fps102 Mbps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 fps52 Mbps 1280 x 720p at 23.98, 25, 29.97 fps |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Video Clip Length | Up to 29 Minutes |
Audio Recording | Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) |
Focus Control | |
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Focus Type | Auto & Manual |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection: 121 |
Viewfinder/Display | |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Viewfinder Pixel Count | 2,360,000 |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 19.2 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 1.23x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 m |
Display Screen | 3" Tilting Touchscreen LCD (1,040,000) |
Screen Coverage | 100% |
Exposure Control | |
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ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 200-25600 (Extended Mode: Auto, 100-25600) |
Shutter | Type: Mechanical Speed: 1/4000 - 60 Seconds Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 1/320 - 60 Seconds Type: Electronic Speed: 1/16000 - 30 Seconds Type: Mechanical Speed: .5 - 60 Minutes in Bulb Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average Metering, Multi-Zone Metering, Spot Metering |
Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Art Filter, Auto, Auto Advanced, Manual, Program, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority Metering Range: EV -2.0 - EV 20.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Custom |
Buffer/Continuous Shooting | Up to 8.6 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 22 Frames in Raw Format Up to 8.6 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 36 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 4.8 fps at 16.1 MP for Unlimited Frames |
Flash | |
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Flash Modes | Auto Fill-In Manual Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Guide No. | 19.03'; (5.8 m) ISO100 |
Max Sync Speed | Mechanical Shutter:1 / 250 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Performance | |
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Self Timer | 12 Seconds, 2 Seconds Custom: 1 - 30 Seconds at 0.5-, 1.0-, 2.0-, 3.0Second Intervals Number of Shots: 1 - 10 |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Internal Memory | None |
Connectivity | HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB |
Wi-Fi Capable | Yes |
Power | |
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Battery | 1 x BLS-50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1175 mAh |
Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating 14 to 104°F (-10 to 40°C) Humidity: 30 - 90% |
Physical | |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.8 x 3.3 x 1.9" / 121.5 x 83.6 x 49.5 mm |
Weight | 14.46 oz / 410 g with battery and memory card |