Olympus omd em 10 mark 3 reviews. Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mk III - a humane upgrade to a bestseller

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The device complies with the Micro Four Thirds standard. Like the previous modification, the new product carries on board a CMOS sensor (17.3 × 13 mm) with 16.1 million effective pixels. The five-axis image stabilizer has also been retained.

At the same time, the TruePic VII processor has given way to the more powerful TruePic VIII chip. This made it possible to realize the ability to record video in 4K format - 3840 × 2160 pixels: the speed can be 30, 25 or 24 frames per second.

The new product is equipped with high-speed autofocus (contrast with 121 focusing zones). There is an electronic viewfinder with 100% frame coverage and a 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen display.

The shutter speed range extends from 1/16000 to 60 s, photosensitivity is ISO 200-25600 (expandable to ISO 100-25600). The camera is equipped with a built-in flash, SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n wireless adapter, micro HDMI and USB interfaces.

Other features include 15 creative filters, including the new Bleach Bypass art filter, nine AP shooting options (such as real-time collage and HDR), and four video modes.

Buyers will be able to choose between black and silver-black color options. Sales will begin at the end of September. The price will be $650 without optics or $800 with the M.Zuiko 14-42mm EZ Lens.

OLYMPUS has announced a new camera from the renowned OM-D line - the E-M10 Mark lll. OLYMPUS cameras are beautifully designed and equipped with the best technology to take photographers to the next level and experience unparalleled shooting pleasure. Lightweight and easy to operate, the E-M10 Mark lll is the perfect addition to any journey, delivering stunning, sharp photos and smooth videos. The E-M10 Mark lll will be available from mid-September 2017 in silver and black.

Excellent results in any conditions

Combining the powerful 8-core TruePic VLL GPU with class-leading 5-axis image stabilization, photographers can enjoy sharp, edge-to-edge images. Advanced OLYMPUS technology allows you to take stunning photos without using a tripod in any shooting conditions - even in the dark.

Shooting video in 4K is a great opportunity to remember the beautiful sights and sounds of new cities for a long time. Sometimes “memories” can get lost - important details are blurred or not noticeable when viewed. This occurs due to shaking when the cameraman records video while holding the camera in his hands. The E-M10 Mark III's built-in stabilization compensates for camera shake, even when shooting handheld - in any shooting conditions and with any lens!

Great camera for travel

The stylish OM-D E-M10 Mark lll is compact and lightweight yet packed with cutting-edge technology - photographers won't want to leave home without it!

With a built-in viewfinder, flash and Wi-Fi, every aspect of the camera has been designed with photographers in mind. And the compactness is no exception: the camera fits comfortably in the hand thanks to an improved grip, and the lightweight but durable design does not cause inconvenience during constant use. The flip-out LCD touchscreen display lets you control the camera at the touch of a finger, while easy-to-use buttons and metal control dials give you quick access to all camera functions—helping you unleash your creativity while you're on the move.

The E-M10 Mark lll is one of the most stylish cameras available with a custom-designed premium leather case. The case is available in black and brown - the perfect complement to the perfect E-M10 Mark lll.

Functions and technologies

The E-M10 Mark lll is jam-packed with features and technology to help photographers improve their camera experience. Even beginners who pick up a camera with interchangeable lenses for the first time will quickly find their way around thanks to four shooting modes:

AUTO mode(formerly iAUTO) has been significantly improved for clearer images even in low light conditions.
Scene Mode(SCN) contains six scenes with preset settings to enhance your photos depending on the shooting genre.
New Advanced Photo mode(AP) allows you to quickly select shooting methods such as multiple exposure, Focus Bracketing, panning, keystone correction, etc.
Bleach Bypass- a new filter in ART mode that will add a “cinematic” feel to your photos and open up new opportunities for self-expression.

All shooting modes are accessible on the control dial and have an intuitive interface.

All the colors of life

Meetings with family and friends are usually filled with events and impressions. But when you try to quickly capture the moment, the photos often turn out blurry, and the moment can be missed. Photographers will be amazed by their photos when they take them with the ultra-fast OLYMPUS autofocus system! With the E-M10 Mark III, you can capture the moment with just a touch of your finger on the camera screen - get clear, bright photos with just the swipe of your hand.

The new OM-D model features 121 contrast AF zones thanks to the improved performance of the TruePic Vlll GPU. 121 AF zones cover most of the image area and allow you to focus anywhere on the screen. Continuous AF also tracks subject movement, while Face Priority AF and Eye Detection AF are useful for ensuring correct exposure and sharp AF when shooting portraits.

Share photos via Wi-Fi

Stay online even on the longest journey! With built-in Wi-Fi, share photos and videos with friends on social networks using the free Olympus Image Share (OI.Share) mobile app. By connecting the OM-D E-M10 Mark III to your phone or tablet, you can control the camera remotely and add additional data to your photos, such as location data.

Specifications Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III

Body type
Body type	SLR-style mirrorless
Body material	Metal, Composite
Sensor
Max resolution	4608 x 3456
Image ratio w:h	4:3
Effective pixels	16 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	17 megapixels
Sensor size	Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	TruePic VIII
Color space	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Color filter array	Primary color filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 200-25600 (expands to 100-25600)
Boosted ISO (minimum)	100
White balance presets	6
Custom white balance	Yes (4 slots)
Image stabilization	Sensor-shift
Image stabilization notes	5-axis
Uncompressed format	RAW
JPEG quality levels	Fine, normal
File format	JPEG (Exif v2.3) Raw (Olympus 12-bit lossless compressed)
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Autofocus assist lamp	Yes
Manual focus	Yes
Number of focus points	121
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
Focal length multiplier	2×
Screen/viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Tilting
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	1,040,000
Touch screen	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Electronic
Viewfinder coverage	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.62×
Viewfinder resolution	2,360,000
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	60 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)	1/16000 sec
Exposure modes	Program Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual
Scene modes	Portrait e-Portrait Landscape + Portrait Night+Portrait Children Night scene Sport Hand-held Starlight Fireworks Light trails Sports Panning Landscape Sunset Beach & Snow Backlight HDR Candlelight Silent Macro Nature Macro Documents Multi Focus Shot
Built-in flash	Yes
Flash range	5.80 m (at ISO 100)
External flash	Yes (via hot shoe)
Flash modes	Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Flash X sync speed	1/250 sec
Drive modes	Single Anti-shock Sequential high Sequential low Anti-shock sequential low 12 sec self-timer 12 sec anti-shock self-timer 2 sec self-timer 2 sec anti-shock self-timer Custom self-timer Custom anti-shock self-timer
Continuous drive	8.6 fps
Self-timer	Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	±5 (3.5 frames at 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	No
Videography features
Format	MPEG-4, H.264
Modes	3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 @ 30p / 14 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 @ 25p / 14 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 @ 24p / 14 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes (micro HDMI)
Microphone port	No
Headphone port	No
Wireless	Built-In
Wireless notes	802.11b/g/n
Remote control	Yes (via smartphone)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	330
Weight (inc. batteries)	410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)
Dimensions	122 x 84 x 50 mm (4.8 x 3.31 x 1.97″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	Yes
GPS	None

Compiling a review, Konstantin Birzhakov, August 31, 2017
Based on materials from the official Olympus website
The author of the review cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of information taken from open sources.

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Olympus, with the release of the OM-D E-M10 range, offered photographers stylish, convenient and functional cameras. But the company did not intend to stop at two models, introducing the Olympus OM-D E-M10 III.

Typically, cameras with the Mark prefix are practically no different from previous models in the line, having received only minor updates. Is this statement true? The new Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is very similar to its predecessor, but despite inheriting many features and characteristics, the feature set has been redesigned. Let's see a comparison table of the main specifications.

Olympus OM-D Camera
Matrix	16 MP Live MOS	16 MP Live MOS	16 MP Live MOS
CPU	TruePic VIII
Image stabilization	5-axis (4EV)	5-axis (4EV)	5-axis (5EV)
Electronic shutter	Yes	Yes
Minimum shutter speed	1/4000 s	1/4000 s (1/16000 with electronic shutter)	1/8000 s (1/16000 with electronic shutter)
ISO range	200-25600 (with extension 100-25600)	200-25600 (with extension 100-25600)	200-25600 (with extension 100-25600)
Monitor	1.04 Mtochek 3″ LCD Inclined Sensory	1.04 Mtochek 3″ LCD Inclined Sensory	1.04 Mtochek 3″ LCD Rotating Sensory
Built-in electronic viewfinder	2.36 Mtochek OLED 0.62x	2.36 Mtochek OLED 0.62x	2.36 Mtochek OLED 0.74x
Focusing	121 points	81 points
Continuous shooting	8.6 fps	8.5 fps	10 fps
Built-in flash	Eat	Eat
Maximum video quality	4K 3840 x 2160 @ 30p	Full HD 1920×1080@60	Full HD 1920×1080@60
Time lapse	Yes	Yes
Microphone jack	No	No
Focus bracketing	Yes	Yes	No
Secure execution	No	No
Overall dimensions, mm
Weight, g	410	390

It is not immediately possible to notice the difference between the OM-D E-M10 Mark III and the E-M10 Mark II. The cameras are similar in shape and dimensions, the controls are located in the same places and have not undergone radical changes in appearance. However, there are still differences, the main one being that the interface and control system have been significantly redesigned; You won't notice it from the outside. The redesigned grip tab on the front panel is now curved and protrudes slightly more from the body. It would seem like little things - however, when you take the camera in your hand, you find that the grip has become more comfortable.

Among compact cameras, the OM-D E-M10 III stands out for its rich set of settings controls. Despite its miniature size, there is room on the camera body for two control dials, as well as many buttons. Larger rims not only look good, but are also significantly easier to operate than before. Moreover, they would not say that there were any problems before - this is an example when it is always possible to do better.

Compared to the E-M10 II, the Mark III's control dials and buttons have been slightly redesigned. They have become larger and the symbols are clearer. The grooves on all discs have become a little narrower, but this difference is not fundamental. Two control dials have lost their black inserts. The joystick has become lighter and clearer for quickly setting key parameters without diving into the on-screen menu.

The red dot button starts (and stops) video recording. The Fn2 button - as it was on the E-M10 II, remains programmable, only before it enabled the control of highlights and shadows by default, but now it is a digital teleconverter. Apparently, the developers quite reasonably considered that for an amateur photographer who bought a camera with a kit lens, the ability to “zoom in” on the scene being filmed (in fact, double the scale) would be a higher priority. In playback mode, the Fn2 button turns on and off the protection of pictures from deletion. Yes, on the ledge of the rear panel there is another programmable button, Fn1. By default, it turns on metering and autofocus lock.

The switch on the left side of the top panel is more beautiful than the E-M10 II, but its functions remain the same. Rotate 90 degrees - the camera turns on. An elastic press a little further, towards the inscription “UP” - and the built-in flash rises to the working position. You need to lower it manually by pressing from above.

The button, which is located next to the lever, has changed - both externally and in essence. Previously it was programmable Fn3, now it is a “quick button” or “quick menu button”. The camera's reaction to pressing it depends on which mode is currently turned on. Again, more on that in a bit. On the far left, you'll see a new Shortcut button that allows users to jump directly to the relevant settings screen, no matter what shooting mode they're in. For example, in AUTO, Scene (SCN), Advanced Photo (AP), and Art Filter (ART) modes, pressing the Quick Menu button opens a graphic display showing the various scenes that can be selected on the touch screen.

The layout of the controls on the rear panel of the E-M10 Mark III is exactly the same as that of the E-M10 II. However, the four navigation keys that were previously unnamed are now labeled according to their functions: ISO (up), AF area selection (left), Flash mode (right), and Shutter mode (down).

The interface on the Mark III has an "updated" structure and design similar to the top-of-the-line OM-D E-M1. Of course, with a noticeably smaller number of pages and items, which is due both to the objectively more modest functionality of an amateur camera compared to a professional flagship, and to the conscious desire of the developers to simplify the work with the camera. The in-camera menu is divided into six sections - Shooting Menu 1 and 2, Video Menu (for the first time in cameras of the lower line, video shooting is placed in a separate section - and this is not surprising, given the increased capabilities of the camera in this area and the appearance of the 4K mode), Playback Menu, Custom Menu and Setup Menu. The user menu is indicated by a gear icon. It has eleven pages, identified by letters (sometimes with extension numbers). The design is clean, and the page color coding common to all previous Olympus cameras (except the E-M1 Mark II) has been removed.

The screen is the same: three inches, resolution 1,037,000 pixels, folding, but it cannot be completely turned over to take selfies. A classic solution for Olympus, a similar screen is installed on all the company’s older models. The display is very bright, has rich colors, is touch-sensitive, and can be used to control most parameters and functions, both during shooting and during viewing. By touching the screen, you can tell the camera what area to focus on, or even release the shutter at the same time. When Touchpad AF mode is enabled (via the menu), you can look through the viewfinder eyepiece and move your finger across the display to move the focus point, and this will be displayed in the viewfinder.

In Live View mode, the screen displays shooting parameters, a grid, a histogram, a virtual horizon (in the form of two scales reflecting not only the horizontal, but also the vertical deviation of the camera); the only problem is that not all of this can be combined - it is impossible to see a histogram and horizon on the screen at the same time, for example.

The electronic viewfinder of the E-M10 Mark III is very high quality, its resolution is 2.36 million dots, like the E-M10 II, like the older OM-D models (although the magnification is slightly less than theirs (0.62x versus 0.74x (E-M1 Mark II and E-M5 Mark II) The image in the viewfinder of the E-M10 III is perceived to be quite large.

The autofocus system itself has changed on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 III. From 81 points in the Mark II it was expanded to 121 points. These points can be selected by touching the screen. A shutter release is also available when you select a point, as is implemented in some smartphone cameras. The OM-D E-M10 III can shoot at 8.6fps, up to 22 RAW frames per burst or 36 JPEGs. The speed drops to 3.8fps if you need continuous autofocus.

Focus bracketing function available. It allows you to get up to 999 frames with a picture that differs in focus. The focusing step is set as the initial position - then the camera itself will take the required number of pictures with a given step, making them a single series (up to 10 frames at high speed, then with pauses, the clipboard is small). A very useful function for macro photography, when it is difficult to determine the focus point, autofocus cannot cope, or you are shooting with a manual focus lens. Also, all the resulting frames can be stitched together in the editor and get a picture with a large depth of field, even at an open aperture.

The shutter system has not changed. The necessary mechanical one with a shutter speed range of 30-1/4000 is accompanied by an electronic one with the ability to shoot at shutter speeds up to 1/16000. In addition to the ability to shoot wide open in sunny weather, it offers a silent shooting mode. But it’s not just ultra-short shutter speeds that the E-M10 Mark III gives us: the camera traditionally has a 5-axis stabilizer, like on the E-M5 and E-M1.

As always, art filters stand out, the execution of which is difficult to compete with Olympus. To the list of 14 filters that were in the first version, a new product has been added - Bleach Bypass (“Bleach Bypass”) in two versions. There is no deep adjustment of Art filters; they are always used “as is” for the most part. However, you can almost always make relatively small, cosmetic changes - turn on “color filters” in monochrome modes. or add color to a monochrome image. You can use additional effects - direct and reverse vignetting, add a frame, blur edges, and so on.

Of course, there are a variety of additional settings: using the E-M10 Mark III, you can automatically stitch together images with multiple exposures, shoot time lapse, a unique live composite function, which is ideal for shooting the starry sky, star tracks, lightning and freezelight, in-camera stitching HDR. There are various color schemes (including the proprietary i-Enhance color system), numerous types of bracketing (white balance bracketing has been added). There is also a system in place that allows you to manually adjust the gradation of lights and shadows using a simple diagram.

The camera has a built-in Wi-Fi module that allows you to quickly transfer captured images and use your smartphone/tablet as a remote control. Connecting a smartphone/tablet is carried out by reading a QR code - without a login or password. But an even faster system, with NFC, is still bypassing Olympus cameras.

The biggest upgrade to the E-M10 Mark III over its predecessor is the addition of 4K video at up to 30p, with bitrates up to 102Mbps. HD video is also available. There is Slow Motion video with a frequency of 120 frames per second. In this case, through the menu you can set the frame rate (50/25/24) and compression ratio (SF/F/N). But the camera still does not have a microphone input or headphone output, which automatically deprives it of professional use. But for amateur video, its capabilities, especially in combination with an amazing stabilizer, are enough.

The sensor remains unchanged - it is Live MOS standard Micro Four Thirds (physical size - 17.3 x 13 mm, crop factor - 2) with a resolution of 16 megapixels. A small drawback of the sensor is the high lower threshold of photosensitivity, characteristic of Micro Four Thirds - ISO 200 with the possibility of artificial expansion to ISO 100. When it comes to working at high ISOs, the sensor is also not among the leaders - the range up to ISO 1600 can be considered working, the noise is already higher become intrusive, it is necessary to crush them. But thanks to the stabilizer, the need to shoot at high ISOs is greatly reduced. But the processor is a new generation TruPic VIII, which powers improvements in the camera.

The camera's equipment includes a built-in flash with a guide number of 5.8, Mini USB and HDMI ports, and a slot for SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. You can take only 330 shots without recharging.

Summary

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 III is a cosmetic update to one of the most balanced mirrorless cameras on the market. The Mark III feels like a fairly powerful photo tool with rich functionality and a user-friendly interface. An excellent camera for the amateur photographer.

Advantages

Good image quality
Modern equipment: touch display and Wi-Fi
Clear and smooth electronic viewfinder
Shooting video in Ultra-HD resolution
Fast autofocus

Flaws

No microphone or headphone jacks
The menu is too confusing

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Test Results

Price-quality ratio
Great
Place in the overall ranking
25 out of 70

Price/quality ratio: 88
Image quality (40%): 85.3
Equipment and management (35%): 82.6
Performance (10%): 79.5
Video quality (15%): 84.6

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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III: a thread from each class of cameras

Does the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III confirm the title of an entry-level model, as the manufacturer suggests calling it? Or is this still a middle-class DSLM camera, as the price tag suggests? Or perhaps this is a mirrorless camera for advanced users and professionals, as the technical specifications indicate?

The new Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III has a little bit of all classes. That is, we have before us a multitalent who, during the test, meets many requirements equally well. Okay, almost everyone. Almost, because the manufacturer, in order to maintain adequate cost, was forced to cut back on one thing or another. But let's be honest, most users may not notice this at all.

The most important technical feature of the new Olympus model can be called the graphics processor. That's right: a processor, not a matrix. While the excellent 16-megapixel Four-Thirds sensor of the E-M10 remains untouched, the current generation Mark III trumps the new TruPic VIII GPU.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III: the manufacturer positions the display as rotating, but in fact it is folding.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III: Ultra-HD on board

Thanks to the new OM-D processor, the E-M10 Mark III can record video in Ultra-HD resolution at 30 frames per second. In this case, sound is recorded exclusively through the integrated microphone. The sound quality is decent, but an interface for an external microphone would be a nice addition. There are no other connectors besides USB 2.0 and micro-HDMI. This is somewhat regrettable, but given the price segment, it is understandable.

Along with the video mode, some improvements have been made in the photography area. In particular, Olympus' signal processing has been noticeably optimized, as edge sharpness, detail and noise levels remain very good even at ISO 3200 - better than with the previous model.

Thus, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is more than suitable for twilight photography. At the same time, the integrated flip-up flash, which shoots at approximately 8 meters, can often remain deactivated. This is good because harsh flash light does nothing good when shooting portraits.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III: The button layout has been slightly changed compared to the Mark II.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III: many functions, a large set of scene programs

The body of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is made entirely of plastic - not the most sophisticated solution. Although, it has good build quality and you might even like it thanks to its user-friendly retro design.

The user has two adjustment wheels at his disposal to change the aperture and shutter speed parameters. Beginning photographers can take advantage of the scene programs, where the camera automatically selects settings for up to 25 scenes and gets it right most of the time.

The 15 artistic filters, such as Model Building or the new Whitening, must instead be used manually. The limited number of keys also hints at the entry level: magnifier, AF-L, as well as four functions on the cross-shaped button, including ISO and focus point selection.

The “Quick Menu” button (top left) thus quickly becomes the most important partner, since the user can only change the image quality and many other parameters through the menu. This is done through a display that supports touch input.

The touch function of the display is complemented by its high resolution and practical tilting capabilities. All this allows the photographer to comfortably navigate through menu items, move the focus point with one touch of a finger, and quickly scroll through the gallery using swipes. The electronic viewfinder, which has 2.36 million sub-pixels, is also extremely clear and displays the scene at a nice 0.61x magnification.

Anyone familiar with the previous model should also be familiar with the main characteristics of both screens, since they migrated here without any changes. Not much has changed in burst shooting, but that's no big deal, because with 8.6 frames per second, which is enough for almost any purpose, the E-M10 Mark III is already one of the fastest DSLM cameras .

Only the duration of burst shooting could have been longer. 22 RAW shots per burst seems insufficient to us. In the case of the JPEG format, restrictions are imposed only by the capacity of the memory card used or the battery charge level.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III: Fast autofocus, but is it worth the extra cost?

New horizons are opening up when it comes to contrast autofocus: 121 focusing points mean an increase in this parameter by almost 50 percent compared to its predecessor. The focusing system responds noticeably faster in both twilight and daylight conditions, making this Olympus model well suited for fast shooting.

For portraits, it has practical eye autofocus, which recognizes their location and adjusts sharpness accordingly. This reduces the number of out-of-focus photos.

No question: the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III has proven itself to be a very solid entry-level Micro-Four-Thirds model. At the same time, this DSLM camera can be perfectly used as a second camera for professional photographers. But for those who shoot little video or don’t use the video mode at all, there’s probably no point in spending the 10,000 rubles difference in price from the Mark II.

Alternative: Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II

Similar performance, but, of course, without support for Ultra-HD video recording. Those who can get along with this will receive an attractively priced alternative, similar to the previous model.

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Overall Score: 78

Price/quality ratio: 83

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Specifications and Test Results

Price-quality ratio	88
Camera type	D.S.L.M.
Effective number of pixels	15.9 megapixels
Maximum photo resolution	4608 x 3456 pixels
Sensor type	NMOS
Sensor dimensions	17.3 x 13 mm
Cleaning the sensor	Yes
Built-in stabilizer (in camera)	Yes
Video recording	Yes
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
Lens when assessing image quality	Olympus M.Zuiko 2.8/60
Lens when evaluating performance	Olympus M.Zuiko 3.5-6.3/12-50
Minimum shutter time	1/16.000 s
Maximum shutter time	60 s
Viewfinder	electronic
Viewfinder coating	100 %
Viewfinder magnification	0.62x
Display: diagonal	3.0 inches
Display: resolution	1,040,000 subpixels
Display: touchscreen	Yes
Display: start video recording from the touchscreen	Yes
Display: rotatable	turning
Display: Selfie mode	-
Second display	-
Orientation sensor	Yes
GPS	-
Minimum ISO	ISO 100
Maximum ISO	ISO 25.600
Min. flash sync time	1/4000 s
White balance (number of presets)	4 Presets
White balance: Kelvin	Yes
Resolution at ISO min	1,725 line pairs
Resolution at ISO 400	1,649 line pairs
Resolution at ISO 800	1,557 line pairs
Resolution at ISO 1600	1,551 line pairs
Resolution at ISO 3200	1,568 line pairs
Resolution at ISO 6400	1,476 line pairs
Detail at ISO min	82,1 %
Detail at ISO 400	82,6 %
Detail at ISO 800	86,3 %
Detail at ISO 1600	81,6 %
Detail at ISO 3200	84,4 %
Detail at ISO 6400	78,2 %
Visual noise at ISO min	0.87 VN (0.9 VN1, 0.6 VN3)
Visual noise at ISO 400	0.87 VN (0.9 VN1, 0.6 VN3)
Visual noise at ISO 800	1.07 VN (1.1 VN1, 0.8 VN3)
Visual noise at ISO 1600	1.45 VN (1.5 VN1, 1.0 VN3)
Visual noise at ISO 3200	1.63 VN (1.7 VN1, 1.0 VN3)
Visual noise at ISO 6400	2.20 VN (2.3 VN1, 1.3 VN3)
Expert assessment: noise and detail at ISO min	Very good
Expert Review: Noise and Detail at ISO 1600	Fine
Expert Review: Noise and Detail at ISO 3200	Fine
Expert Review: Noise and Detail at ISO 6400	satisfactorily
Ready time for shooting from off state	1.6 s
Shutter lag time for manual focusing	0.08 s
Shutter lag time with autofocus in daylight	-
Shutter lag time with autofocus in low light	-
Shutter lag time in Live-View mode with autofocus in daylight	0.36 s
Continuous shooting speed in RAW	8.5 photos/sec
Burst length in RAW	23 photos at a time
Continuous shooting speed in JPEG	8.6 photos/sec
Series length in JPEG	-
Battery	BLS-50
Battery cost	50
Battery: max. flash photography	240 photos
Battery: max. photos without flash	510 photos
Battery: max. photos in Live-View with flash	580 photos
Battery: max. photos in Live-View without flash	270 photos
Battery: Video recording duration	2:28 h:min
Microphone jack	-
Built-in flash	Yes
Flash control	Yes
Remote shutter release	-
Memory card type	SDXC
WLAN	Yes
NFC	-
Housing material	metal / polycarbonate
Housing: dust and splash resistant	-
Dimensions	122 x 84 x 50 mm
Weight without lens	414 g

Just in time for the start of the school year, Olympus presented an update to the youngest camera in the OM-D line, the E-M10. The new product received the Mark III index.

Let's say right away: from the photographer's point of view, there are almost no changes in it. The reason for this step by the manufacturer is not at all stinginess, but rather the extreme success and balance of the design of its predecessor - the E-M10 Mark II, which was awarded the title of best compact system camera according to EISA in 2016.

As a result, the Mark III:

The matrix was left the same - 16-megapixel LiveMOS. For a micro 4/3 format sensor, this seems like a reasonable compromise, allowing it to work with a sensitivity range of 100–25,600 ISO and quite successfully compete with cameras equipped with 24-megapixel APS-C matrices.
The best-in-class 5-axis matrix shift stabilization system has not undergone any changes, as it was the same in the E-M10 Mk II.
The successful design of the case was left virtually unchanged.

Dimensions and weight, number and location of controls, touch screen design and viewfinder - everything is at the same level.

The protrusion on the front panel has undergone minimal changes - it makes it easier and more reliable to hold the camera.

The previously unnamed navigation keys are now signed, assigning the “up” and “right” directions quite specific functions - selecting sensitivity (ISO) and setting the flash.

Located next to the power switch, the Fn3 function button (as it was called on the Mark II) now brings up a touch screen menu containing almost a complete set of shooting process settings. This menu itself is not new. Many Olympus mirrorless cameras have almost the same thing, but choosing it as the main one was so deeply hidden in the maze of camera settings that many users did not even suspect that it existed.

Finally, the proprietary USB port connector has been replaced with a regular micro USB.
The mode dial has become larger.

The position responsible for shooting collages was replaced with Advance Photo, within which advanced Live modes and shooting modes that require an integrated approach found their home: such as shooting panoramas, collages, HDR photos, shooting with multiple exposures and series with bracketing.
In the software component, the changes are essentially cosmetic, since the predecessor E-M10 Mk II was endowed with a bunch of advanced functions: focus bracketing, Live Compositing / Live Time / Live Bulb modes, tone curve adjustment, in-camera RAW conversion with the ability to correct all basic parameters exposure and, of course, with the possibility of using a very successful set of creative filters.
Keystone correction is now dual-axis.
The main menu (quite bulky and confusing on all modern Olympus cameras) has undergone some redesign. Many advanced features have been brought to the surface.
The most noticeable change is the stage mode menu. It was organized in the form of six thematic groups, within which the story programs themselves were located.
There are practically no changes in the viewing mode of the footage. Olympus continues to dance on the rake and, with a tenacity worthy of better use, “forgets” to introduce a full-screen viewing mode with exposure pair display.
The battery is the same as that of its predecessor (this is where Olympus’s conservatism is very appropriate). In addition, thanks to a set of energy-saving technologies, the autonomy of the new camera has increased significantly.

The most important innovation of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mk III is the use of the new TruePic VIII processor - the same as the flagship E-M1 Mk II. This made it possible to increase the number of focusing points to 121 and increase the continuous shooting speed with AF tracking to 4.8 fps.

According to a number of reviewers who have done preliminary tests, the Mark III has significantly improved high ISO performance compared to the higher-class Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mk II, equipped with the same sensor. Obviously, more complex noise reduction algorithms produce much better results. This is best seen at the sensitivity limit of ISO 25,600.

But the most noticeable improvement in the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mk III due to the new processor is support for 4K video recording with a bitrate of up to 120 Mbps, as well as high-speed HD video recording at 120 fps. Moreover, if the predecessor OM-D E-M10 Mk II the real resolution of the Full HD video stream did not differ from simple HD due to reading the image from the matrix with skipping lines, then with the Mark III the increase in resolution when moving from Full HD to 4K does not raise any questions - video detail increases in a completely obvious way.

Unfortunately, for some reason it was not possible to do without a downgrade in the new camera. The focus bracketing mode has been significantly simplified. If for the OM-D E-M10 Mark II the number of frames shot in this mode could be arbitrary, reaching a maximum of 999, then for the Mark III their maximum number is limited to eight frames. The ability to select an arbitrary focusing step has also been reduced in the new camera. Now for Mark III only two fixed values are available - 5 and 10 units, while the predecessor allowed you to set an arbitrary step value in the range from 1 to 10 units.

Thus, in the form of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III, we have an updated version of one of the best mirrorless cameras for the advanced amateur. The vast majority of its potential buyers will be much more pleased with the huge advances in video shooting than with the exotic possibility of macro photography with stacking. If you already own an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mk II, then you don’t need to look at the new product. Especially if you bought the Mark II back in the day as a tool for serious macro photography. If you're looking for a feature-rich mirrorless camera, then the Mark III is one of the best candidates for this role.

Agree, isn’t this a manifestation of humanism towards your customers? ;)

Specifications
	17.3×13.0 mm, 4/3"" LiveMOS
Full resolution, MP
Effective resolution, MP
Aspect Ratio
Photosensitivity range, ISO	100–25,600 in 1/3 EV increments
Dust protection	Ultrasonic wave filter
Exposure metering	TTL, multi-segment, 324 zones
CPU
File Format	RAW (12 bit), JPEG
	Mechanical: focal plane with computer management. 1/4 000–60 s and up to 30 min in freehand mode. Electronic: 1/16,000–30 sec.
Continuous shooting, fps
Maximum burst length (RAW images)
Autofocus	Contrast type, 121 zones
Focus sensitivity range	2 - +20 EV (f2.8, ISO 100)
Stabilization system	Sensor shift, 5-axis, vertical or horizontal. Up to 4 EV (CIPA). In video recording mode it can be supplemented with electronic recording.
Viewfinder	Electronic, 2.36 million points. Field of view 100%. Magnification 1.23 (50 mm)
	3.0"", touchscreen, rotatable in one plane, 1.04 million dots
Built-in flash, led. number
Synchronization delay, s	1/250, 1/4000 (Super FP)
Video shooting	4K: 3840×2160 up to 30 fps, IPB (approx. 102 Mbps) Full HD: 1920×1080 up to 60 fps HD: 1280×720 up to 120 fps
Maximum video recording duration, min
	PCM/16 bit, 48 kHz, source - stereo microphone
Information carriers	SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I, UHS-II compatible)
Level sensor	Yes, two-axis
Wireless interface
Wired Interfaces	High speed USB, Micro HDMI.
Battery	Li-ion, BLS-50, 330 frames (CIPA)
Operating temperature range
	410 (incl. battery and memory card)
Dimensions (W x H x D), mm	121.5×83.6×49.5