Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Announced August 31, 2017
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is a compact, user-friendly mirrorless camera that balances portability with capable image stabilization and 4K video recording. While it retains an aging 16MP sensor and lacks advanced features like weather sealing, it remains a highly approachable option for hobbyists and beginners seeking a creative, everyday shooter.
Weighted from 30 reviewer scores
Pros
- Effective in-body 5-axis image stabilization
- Compact, lightweight, and stylish design
- Bright and clear electronic viewfinder
- Quality 4K video recording capabilities
- Intuitive, beginner-friendly controls and interface
Cons
- Dated 16MP sensor resolution
- Autofocus struggles with moving subjects
- Lack of microphone input or headphone jack
- Complex and occasionally frustrating menu system
- Absence of weather sealing
- Launch price $649.99 (USD)
- Sensor 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS
What the Reviewers Say
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- DPReview 80/100
It may not be the most impressive spec, on paper, but the E-M10 III is a powerful and likeable little camera, that offers the developing photographer plenty of room to grow.
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ISO 3200 delivers a solid 13 x 19 inch print, with full color representation and contrast detail remaining.
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[F]or general day-to-day photography, the OMD EM10 Mark III is hard to beat for the money.
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[T]he Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III offers a strong feature set in a compact, charismatic body at a very keen price point.
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For those that want more controls, the E-M5 Mark II is a great choice, but for those that want a relatively easy to use camera, with good image quality and 4K video recording the E-M10 Mark III would make a good choice.
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[T]he new Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is a solid, if rather unexciting, update of a camera design that a lot of people love, ourselves included, all at a very competitive price-point in today's market.
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The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is simple to use for first-time camera buyers while being capable enough for enthusiasts – and features lots of clever features that you won’t find anywhere else.
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The E-M10 Mark III adds 4K, better autofocus and revised controls to our favourite travel camera, though the 16MP sensor stays the same.
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The mirrorless Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III camera doesn't offer a lot of tech upgrades, instead focusing on an easier photography experience.
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The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III might not be a massive leap forward over the Mark II, with much of the camera's specification remaining the same.
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Despite its aging 16-MP sensor, the Olympus O-MD E-M10 III is capable of producing images that are good straight out of the camera with little direction from the photographer.
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The E-M10 Mark III is a highly capable, entry-level mirrorless camera.
- Digital Trends 6/10
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is a good option for beginners and hobbyists, given the compact size, fair price, and broad selection of lenses.
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A beginner looking for his or her first camera will find lots of things to like about the E-M10 mark III. [...] However if you already have experience with OM-D or Pen cameras, the omission of useful features and some manual controls may prove a disappointment.
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[I]f you're looking for a mirrorless camera, as long as you're not gonna be shooting fast-moving objects, as long as you don't have giant hands or intend to use big lenses on it, this is a really great option.
- Photo Review 8.9/10
Olympus continues to improve its entry-level OM-D cameras and, although the improvements in the E-M10 Mark III are relatively minor, it remains a very attractive camera for photographers who want to expand an existing Olympus OM-D or PEN-based system.
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The E-M10 range has proven its image quality standard over the years.
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With the OM-D E-M10 Mark III, Olympus has provided beginners with an affordable yet feature-packed camera.
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The Olympus E-M10 Mark III is quite a good camera.
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If you’re looking for an affordable mirrorless camera with serious capabilities, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III [...] deserves a place on your shortlist!
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[I]f you are in the market looking for a beginner level camera that you can grow with and you can take anywhere, take exceptional good quality images and also like a little bit of nice videos, this is definitely one of the best on the market at the moment.
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Its compact, modest size makes it easy to pack and carry. This is a necessity for someone like me who has four little children and is constantly on the go.
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If I were not a professional photographer, and I want to keep only one camera, the choice is simple and clear - the Olympus OM-D E-M10 series.
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[T]he Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is an entry camera that I already thought was pretty good.
- ExpertPhotography 85/100
The original test's strongest impressions were its comfortable controls, viewfinder and stabilization. Those are reasons to consider it if you want a camera that is easy to carry and enjoyable to use.
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[I]t has a bunch of really cool features, but it also has a share of aggravations.
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[T]he E-M10 Mark III is a fun everyday camera that hobbyists and anyone can surely enjoy using, while getting great straight out of the camera results.
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This is not your typical consumer toy and I struggle to really criticise any aspect of it given the price.
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Image quality is decent enough. Yeah, I really like the camera, I really do.
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The OM-D E-M10 Mark III is a stylish compact system camera for beginners and hobby photographers that are looking to be a little more creative.
