OM SYSTEM OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Digital Camera with 12-45mm Lens (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.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is an appealing camera for photographers already invested in Micro Four Thirds gear, but it isn't as innovative as previous entries in the series.

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  Tops out at 5.3fps when tracking., Wide aperture lenses are bulky and expensive., Smaller image sensor limits resolution and depth of field control., Plastic exterior., Charging port not USB-C.

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  Compact, all-weather body., Stabilized image sensor., Includes external flash., Up to 30fps Raw capture., Vari-angle LCD and OLED EVF., Well-established lens system.

“The E-M5 Mark III isn't the most advanced camera, but it's certainly among the most fun.”

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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).

Bottom Line The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is an appealing camera for photographers already invested in Micro Four Thirds gear, but it isn't as innovative as previous entries in the series.

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.

Andy Westlake examines whether Olympus’s updated compact, lightweight but fully-featured Micro Four Thirds model can hold its own against strong APS-C competition

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  Small size and light weight make it easy to carry everywhere, Superbly designed control layout is a pleasure to use, Incredibly effective in-body stabilisation gives sharper images hand-held, Effective weather-sealing, Excellent JPEG output, Small size and light weight make it easy to carry...

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  No AF-point joystick, Raw image quality lags behind its peers, Many advanced features are buried in menus, Users with large hands may find the grip too cramped, No AF-point joystick, Raw image quality lags behind its peers, Many advanced features are buried in menus, Users with large hands may find...

It's hard to argue with the E-M5 Mark III's combination of features and portability – no other camera of this size offers the same mix of in-body image stabilisation, an articulating screen and weather-sealing.

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.

Unable to designate metering modes to function button but really I'm splitting hairs. Otherwise the perfect camera, easy to carry around, packed with features and access to a great system. The 12-40 f2.8 pro and the 40-150 f2.8 pro are truly outstanding.

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  Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Lightweight, Simple Controls

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.