The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is the third iteration of the enthusiast-level mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera produced by Olympus on the Micro Four-Thirds system.[1] The camera is the successor to the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II and was released on November 15, 2019.[2]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Olympus |
| Released | November 15, 2019 |
| Intro price | $1,199.99 (body only) $1,799.99 (with Olympus 14-150mm F4-5.6 II lens) |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 17.3 x 13mm (Four Thirds type) |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 × 3888; High Res Shot: JPEG: 8160 × 6120 / 5760 × 4320 RAW: 10368 × 7776 |
| Recording medium | SD, SDHC or SDXC card |
| Focusing | |
| Focus areas | 121 focus points |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter speeds | 1/8000s to 60s (1/32,000 with electronic shutter) |
| Continuous shooting | 10 frames per second (30 fps with electronic shutter) |
| Viewfinder | |
| Electronic viewfinder | OLED with 2.36 million dots |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.37 |
| Frame coverage | 100% |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | TruePic VIII |
| White balance | Yes |
| General | |
| Dimensions | 125.3 x 85.2 x 49.7mm |
| Weight | 366g body only |
The E-M5 Mark III boasts the multi-shot high resolution mode introduced in the E-M5 Mark II, allowing the 20MP sensor to produce 50MP images while on tripod. As with most Olympus Micro Four-Thirds cameras, the E-M5 Mark III includes 5-axis image stabilization in the camera body, allowing lenses without image stabilization to be fitted to the camera. The E-M5 Mark III is capable of 4K video at 30 and 24 frames per second.[3]
Features
- 20 Megapixel Micro Four-Thirds sensor
- 121 point autofocus
- 50 Megapixel high resolution multi-shot mode
- 2.36 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder
- Weather-sealed body
- Articulated touchscreen
Reception
The E-M5 Mark III received positive reviews upon release, lauding its small size in comparison to equivalent DSLR cameras and the professional-level E-M1 that includes many of the same features as the E-M5 Mark III. Reviewers criticized the E-M5 Mark III for its short battery life and lightweight feel due to its plastic exterior, a change from previous iterations of the OM-D series.[4] However, the plastic casing allowed the camera to achieve the lightest weight and smallest size of any Olympus 20MP camera of its time.[5]