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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor Type
17.4 x 13 mm (4/3") MOS
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 21.8 Megapixel Effective: 20.4 Megapixel (5184 x 3888)
Shutter Speed
Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Second Bulb Mode Time Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/320 to 60 Second Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 60 Second
Product Overview
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Mirrorless Camera is a versatile camera that's perfect for all levels of photographers. Featuring a 17.4 x 13 mm (4/3") MOS sensor, the E-M1 Mark III can capture stunning images with impressive ISO sensitivity up to 25600. Get the perfect shot even in low light with image stabilization and a mechanical shutter with up to 15 fps at 20.4 MP or 10 fps at 20.4 MP for an extended range of raw and JPEG files. The 3.0" monitor size makes it easy to compose your shots during playback, while built-in flash provides natural light when shooting in dark conditions.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Specification
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| Overview It tips the scales at 1.28 lb / 580 g (Body with Battery and Memory) and has dimensions of 5.28 x 3.58 x 2.71" / 134.1 x 90.9 x 68.9 mm. | ||||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus | Olympus | Olympus |
Battery Type | 1 x BLH-1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1720 mAh (Approx. 420 Shots) | 1 x BLH-1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1720 mAh (Approx. 420 Shots) | 1 x BLH-1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1720 mAh (Approx. 420 Shots) | 1 x BLH-1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1720 mAh (Approx. 420 Shots) |
Dimensions | 5.28 x 3.58 x 2.71" / 134.1 x 90.9 x 68.9 mm | 5.28 x 3.58 x 2.71" / 134.1 x 90.9 x 68.9 mm | 5.28 x 3.58 x 2.71" / 134.1 x 90.9 x 68.9 mm | 5.28 x 3.58 x 2.71" / 134.1 x 90.9 x 68.9 mm |
Weight | 1.28 lb / 580 g (Body with Battery and Memory) | 1.28 lb / 580 g (Body with Battery and Memory) | 1.28 lb / 580 g (Body with Battery and Memory) | 1.28 lb / 580 g (Body with Battery and Memory) |
| Imaging The included image stabilisation will significantly help to reduce blur in photos caused by camera shake, so you can put your shakey hands at ease. It has a crop factor of 2x, with an aspect ratio of 4:03. The camera has a 17.4 x 13 mm (4/3") MOS sensor type, with the resolution of it being Actual: 21.8 Megapixel Effective: 20.4 Megapixel (5184 x 3888). This allows for clear and concise images that are perfect for both personal and professional use. The included Micro Four Thirds lens mount allows you to attach your camera lens to your Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III camera ensuring a smooth experience with appropriate lenses. | ||||
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Sensor Type | 17.4 x 13 mm (4/3") MOS | 17.4 x 13 mm (4/3") MOS | 17.4 x 13 mm (4/3") MOS | 17.4 x 13 mm (4/3") MOS |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 21.8 Megapixel Effective: 20.4 Megapixel (5184 x 3888) | Actual: 21.8 Megapixel Effective: 20.4 Megapixel (5184 x 3888) | Actual: 21.8 Megapixel Effective: 20.4 Megapixel (5184 x 3888) | Actual: 21.8 Megapixel Effective: 20.4 Megapixel (5184 x 3888) |
Crop Factor | 2x | 2x | 2x | 2x |
Aspect Ratio | 4:03 | 4:03 | 4:03 | 4:03 |
Bit Depth | 12-Bit | 12-Bit | 12-Bit | 12-Bit |
Image Stabilisation | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Exposure Control The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III offers a continuous shooting mode, that is capable of speeds of Mechanical Shutter Up to 15 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 101 Frames (Raw) / 134 Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 286 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 60 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / 50 Frames (JPEG) Up to 18 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 76 Frames (Raw) / 90 Frames (JPEG) An iso sensitivity of Auto, 200 to 25600 (Extended: 64 to 25600) comes in the camera. You'll find the exposure modes of Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority with an exposure compensation of -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps). | ||||
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 200 to 25600 (Extended: 64 to 25600) | Auto, 200 to 25600 (Extended: 64 to 25600) | Auto, 200 to 25600 (Extended: 64 to 25600) | Auto, 200 to 25600 (Extended: 64 to 25600) |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Second Bulb Mode Time Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/320 to 60 Second Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 60 Second | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Second Bulb Mode Time Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/320 to 60 Second Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 60 Second | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Second Bulb Mode Time Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/320 to 60 Second Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 60 Second | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Second Bulb Mode Time Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/320 to 60 Second Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 60 Second |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot | Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot | Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot | Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -2 to 20 EV | -2 to 20 EV | -2 to 20 EV | -2 to 20 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Kelvin, Shade, Sunlight, Underwater | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Kelvin, Shade, Sunlight, Underwater | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Kelvin, Shade, Sunlight, Underwater | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Kelvin, Shade, Sunlight, Underwater |
Continuous Shooting | Mechanical Shutter Up to 15 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 101 Frames (Raw) / 134 Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 286 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 60 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / 50 Frames (JPEG) Up to 18 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 76 Frames (Raw) / 90 Frames (JPEG) | Mechanical Shutter Up to 15 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 101 Frames (Raw) / 134 Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 286 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 60 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / 50 Frames (JPEG) Up to 18 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 76 Frames (Raw) / 90 Frames (JPEG) | Mechanical Shutter Up to 15 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 101 Frames (Raw) / 134 Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 286 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 60 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / 50 Frames (JPEG) Up to 18 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 76 Frames (Raw) / 90 Frames (JPEG) | Mechanical Shutter Up to 15 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 101 Frames (Raw) / 134 Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 286 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 60 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / 50 Frames (JPEG) Up to 18 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 76 Frames (Raw) / 90 Frames (JPEG) |
Interval Recording | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Self Timer | 2/12-Second Delay | 2/12-Second Delay | 2/12-Second Delay | 2/12-Second Delay |
| Video Capture | ||||
Recording Modes | MOV/H.264 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00p [237 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [102 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/119.88p [18 to 200 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [10 to 102 Mb/s] | MOV/H.264 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00p [237 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [102 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/119.88p [18 to 200 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [10 to 102 Mb/s] | MOV/H.264 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00p [237 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [102 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/119.88p [18 to 200 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [10 to 102 Mb/s] | MOV/H.264 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00p [237 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [102 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/119.88p [18 to 200 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [10 to 102 Mb/s] |
External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720) | 4:2:2 8-Bit DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720) | 4:2:2 8-Bit DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720) | 4:2:2 8-Bit DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720) |
Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes | Up to 29 Minutes | Up to 29 Minutes | Up to 29 Minutes |
Video System | NTSC/PAL | NTSC/PAL | NTSC/PAL | NTSC/PAL |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) |
Audio File Format | Linear PCM (Stereo) | Linear PCM (Stereo) | Linear PCM (Stereo) | Linear PCM (Stereo) |
| Focus Focus types of Auto and Manual Focus are available for use. It includes auto focus points of , with an auto focus sensitivity of . | ||||
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus | Auto and Manual Focus | Auto and Manual Focus | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
Auto Focus Points | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) Contrast Detection: 121 | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) Contrast Detection: 121 | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) Contrast Detection: 121 | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) Contrast Detection: 121 |
Auto Focus Sensitivity | -3.5 to +20 EV | -3.5 to +20 EV | -3.5 to +20 EV | -3.5 to +20 EV |
| Viewfinder | ||||
Viewfinder Type | Electronic (LCD) | Electronic (LCD) | Electronic (LCD) | Electronic (LCD) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360,000 Dot | 2,360,000 Dot | 2,360,000 Dot | 2,360,000 Dot |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 21 mm | 21 mm | 21 mm | 21 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 | -4 to +2 | -4 to +2 | -4 to +2 |
| Monitor | ||||
Monitor Size | 3.0" | 3.0" | 3.0" | 3.0" |
Monitor Resolution | 2,360,000 Dot | 2,360,000 Dot | 2,360,000 Dot | 2,360,000 Dot |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD | Articulating Touchscreen LCD | Articulating Touchscreen LCD | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
| Flash | ||||
Built in Flash | No | No | No | No |
Flash Modes | Fill Flash, First-Curtain Sync, Manual, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction | Fill Flash, First-Curtain Sync, Manual, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction | Fill Flash, First-Curtain Sync, Manual, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction | Fill Flash, First-Curtain Sync, Manual, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second | 1/250 Second | 1/250 Second | 1/250 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL | TTL | TTL | TTL |
| Interface | ||||
Media Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Connectivity | USB Type-C (USB 3.0), HDMI D (Micro), 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, 2.5mm Sub-Mini, PC Sync Socket | USB Type-C (USB 3.0), HDMI D (Micro), 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, 2.5mm Sub-Mini, PC Sync Socket | USB Type-C (USB 3.0), HDMI D (Micro), 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, 2.5mm Sub-Mini, PC Sync Socket | USB Type-C (USB 3.0), HDMI D (Micro), 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, 2.5mm Sub-Mini, PC Sync Socket |
Wireless | Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Wi-Fi Bluetooth |
GPS | No | No | No | No |
| Lens The included lens has a minimum aperture of f/22, with the maximum aperture being f/4. This gives you a lot of flexibility when it comes to setting the aperture for your shots. The included lens has a minimum aperture of f/22, with the maximum aperture being f/2.8. This gives you a lot of flexibility when it comes to setting the aperture for your shots. | ||||
Lens Focal Length | 12 to 100mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 200mm) | 7 to 14mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 14 to 28mm) | 12 to 40mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 80mm) | |
Lens Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | |
Lens Min Aperture | f/22 | f/22 | f/22 | |
Angle of View | 84° to 12° | 114° to 75° | 84° to 30° | |
Maximum Magnification | 0.3x | 0.11x | 0.3x | |
Minimum Focus Distance | 5.91" / 15 cm | 7.87" / 20 cm | 7.87" / 20 cm | |
Optical Design | 17 Elements in 11 Groups | 14 Elements in 11 Groups | 14 Elements in 9 Groups | |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded | 7, Rounded | 7, Rounded | |
Lens Focus Type | Autofocus | Autofocus | ||
Lens Filter Size | 72 mm (Front) | None | 62 mm (Front) | |
Lens Dimensions | 3.05 x 4.59" / 77.5 x 116.5 mm | 3.11 x 4.17" / 78.9 x 105.8 mm | 2.75 x 3.31" / 69.9 x 84 mm | |
Lens Weight | 1.23 lb / 561 g | 13.47 oz / 382 g | ||
