OM SYSTEM OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only, Silver)

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III gets a lot of things right. It produces great images, is packed with fun and genuinely useful features, is well-built and beautifully designed, and above all, fun to use and take control over.

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  General and travel photography, landscape shooters wanting a compact kit and existing Micro Four Thirds users looking for some of the best image quality they can get.

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  Those that photograph demanding sports and peak action and those that need a more full-featured video experience.

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  Excellent image stabilization, Fast, accurate autofocus, Very compact and lightweight, 4K video looks great, Weather-sealed

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  Plastic body is a step backward, Low-resolution viewfinder, No truly new features or tech

We’ve waited a long time for this camera, a model which has Olympus's latest sensor, autofocus and camera features but without the big and bulky body of the E-M1 Mark II. So was it worth the wait? Oh yes.

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  Small size, Latest 20MP MFT sensor, Excellent in-body stabilization, Weatherproofing, Clever Live Composite mode and more

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  Lightweight feel, Battery life

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is available in both black and silver colorways and will begin shipping in late November of this year – just in time for the holidays. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III (camera body only) retails for $1,199.99 USD ($1,499.99 CAD).

Stylish, lighter than ever, and crammed with shooting modes for users of all skill levels, power under the hood and improvements across the board, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a sensible upgrade.

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  Powerful image processor, Much improved video spec, Insanely good image stabilization, Tiny body, excellent handling, A plethora of shooting modes, Stylish looks

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  Smaller sensor than rivals, No longer has metal shell, Larger handgrip would be welcome, A little expensive

The new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III introduces a 20.4-megapixel sensor, the latest TruePic VIII processor and a 121-point, all cross-type On-chip Phase Detection AF system.

With weather sealing, a compact camera body, in-camera image stabilisation, 30fps high-speed continuous shooting, and 4K CINE video recording, the E-M5 III offers a compelling, and somewhat unique offering, for the price point.

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  Excellent colour reproduction, 20mp sensor, Fast focus system, 4K CINE / UHD video, Weather-sealed camera, Lightweight body, In-camera raw editing

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  MicroUSB connection, No Joystick control, Plastic construction, The menus

Does this sequel to Olympus' retro classic manage to keep mid-range Micro Four Thirds cameras relevant?

I just decided to buy an E-M5 III as a replacement for my E-M10 (first gen) on an upcoming vacation I'll be taking. I've had the E-M10 for about 5 years and its been a wonderful companion in that span of time. As such, my opinion of the E-M5 III is relative to that camera.

Having tried bulky digital SLRs, and then mobile phone cameras, I realized I was missing lots of great pictures due to equipment I didn't want to lug around and/or that was really best-suited to selfies or mediocre-quality internet access.

Here’s my review of the Olympus EM5.3 camera. Most aspects of this camera are already covered by reviews of the Olympus EM1.2 since it's essentially the same camera in a smaller package. First some background on myself. I am an amateur photographer with 10+ years photography experience.