| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus |
| Model | OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
| Successor Model | OM System OM-5 |
| MSRP | $1199 (body only), $1799 (w/14-150mm lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | MOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.4 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.8 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.4 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 64 - 25,600 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic VIII |
| Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Superfine, fine, normal, basic |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Color Temperature |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 selectable steps for A-B/G-M axis. |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Number of Focus Points | 121 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 6.5 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.37x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.68x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 27 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 10.0 fps |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 30.0 fps |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 30.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 150 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 6 fps at 20.4 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 30 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 23 Frames (Raw) / 26 Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto redeye fill off redeye slow sync slow sync 2nd-curtain slow sync manual |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
| Flash Bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -2 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Available |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MOV DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24 fps [237 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 202 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [10 to 102 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 4096 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98 fps |
| Webcam Functionality | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | wired and via smartphone |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
| Operating Humidity | 30 to 90% |
| Storage Humidity | 10 to 90% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.2 x 7.3 x 5.7" |
| Package Weight | 2.925 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BLS-50 |
| Battery Life | 310 shots |
| USB Charging | |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 secs, custom |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Electronic Level Gauge | |
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