OM System OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review
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Our editorial take on the OM System OM-D E-M1 Mark III
The OM-D E-M1 Mark III is a polished flagship in the Micro Four Thirds world, delivering standout features like Live ND with five steps of filtration, robust 7-stop in-body stabilization, and an impressive 60 fps burst rate with the electronic shutter. Its magnesium alloy body is weather-sealed and built for demanding field use, while specialized modes like Pro Capture (grabbing 35 frames before you fully press the shutter), 80MP high-res shot, and Starry Sky AF make it a versatile tool for landscape, wildlife, and astro shooters who prize portability and computational features over raw sensor size.
Reviewers consistently praise its well-rounded stills performance, ergonomics, and the practical advantages of the Micro Four Thirds format, especially for telephoto reach and compact travel kits. Battery life is solid in quick-sleep mode, and the interface is refined for serious enthusiasts. The trade-off is clear: at $1,799, you're paying flagship money for a smaller sensor and video specs (8-bit 4K/30p, no raw recording) that trail competing full-frame bodies. For stills shooters who value feature density and portability, it's a favorite in its class. For those prioritizing ultimate image quality or advanced video, larger-sensor rivals offer more bang for the buck.
- Innovative Live ND filter with five steps (ND2-ND32)
- Excellent 7-stop in-body stabilization for handheld shooting
- 60 fps electronic shutter and Pro Capture mode for fast action
- Compact, weather-sealed magnesium alloy build
- High-res shot modes up to 80MP and comprehensive focus stacking/bracketing
- Micro Four Thirds sensor limits low-light performance and depth of field control compared to full-frame
- 8-bit 4K/30p video with no raw recording lags behind competitors at this price
- Flagship pricing for a smaller sensor format
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The E-M1 III features the same 20MP sensor as its predecessor and image quality remains top notch among Micro Four Thirds cameras.
This is a well-rounded camera and easily our favorite Micro Four Thirds body for stills-oriented shooters. Still, there are more capable cameras for the cash.
Battery life is pretty good on the camera. Using special features like high resolution multi-shot or Live ND will drain power a bit faster, but ...
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is a Micro Four Thirds camera. What it lacks in sensor size and megapixels, it more than makes up for in portability, comfort, ...
The smallest and lightest pro system in the world, it offers an unparalleled 7.5 stops of image stabilization (6.5 as a base), unmatched 60fps shooting bursts ...
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Specs
- Battery
- BLH-1 rechargeable lithium-ion, 420 shots (CIPA rating) or 900 shots (quick sleep mode)
- Build Material
- magnesium alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Yes
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- OM-Log
- Internal Codecs
- IPB
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/120p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 237 Mb/s
- Max Video Resolution
- DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
- Live Nd Modes
- ND2, ND4, ND8, ND16, ND32
- Focus Stacking
- Yes (8 images)
- Focus Bracketing
- Yes (3-999 frames)
- Pro Capture Mode
- Yes (35 frames prior to full press)
- High Res Shot Mode
- 80MP (Tripod), 50MP (Handheld)
- Fisheye Compensation
- Yes
- Anti Flicker Shooting
- Yes
- Keystone Compensation
- Yes
- Sensor Size
- Micro Four Thirds
- Sensor Type
- Live MOS
- Image Processor
- TruePic IX
- Effective Megapixels
- 20.4 MP
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Stills
- up to ISO 25600
- Continuous Shooting
- 15 fps with mechanical shutter, 60 fps with electronic shutter
- Viewfinder
- 2.36m-dot, 0.74x-magnification electronic viewfinder
- Rear Screen
- 3.0" 1.037m-dot vari-angle LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Usb
- USB Type-C
- Hdmi
- micro-HDMI (4:2:2 8-bit color output)
- Audio Io
- 3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm microphone
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Card Slots
- 2x SD (one UHS-II compatible)
- Ibis
- 5-axis, up to 7 stops
- Af Points
- 121 (all cross-type phase-detection)
- Af System
- 121-point on-chip phase-detection and 121 contrast-detection
- Af Low Light
- -3.5 EV
- Subject Detection
- Face Priority, Eye Priority AF
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