Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

12 - 40 mm, 20.40 Mpx, Micro Four Thirds
Currently out of stock

Product details

Why the E-M1 Mark III?
A new dimension of handheld photography. Its compact design combined with uncompromising image quality in all situations makes the E-M1 Mark III your indispensable companion for stunning results. Achieve a new level of professionalism – from nature and landscape photography to night shots and videos – without the burden of heavy equipment.

Stunning images without heavy gear. The OM-D E-M1 Mark III is designed for professional photographers. The compact, lightweight camera system enables the highest quality shots – delivering top results in any situation.

Maximum creative freedom. The robust, weather-resistant body of the E-M1 Mark III, featuring its renowned dust reduction system, is made from a magnesium alloy and meets the demands of professional photographers working in various fields.

Uncompromising performance. The autofocus system of the E-M1 Mark III has been enhanced with an advanced AF algorithm that captures the right moment at just the right time – even when the subject is in motion.

Cinematic films. The E-M1 Mark III is not only about brilliant photos but also delivers top-notch videos. The specially designed image stabilization ensures sharp images during handheld video recording.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
15 FPS
Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Wireless transmission
BluetoothWi-Fi
Image sensor format
Micro Four Thirds
Memory card type
SD
Item number
12718121

General information

Manufacturer
Olympus
Category
Cameras
Manufacturer no.
V207101BE000
Release date
11-2-2020
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Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Scene mode
PortraitUnderwater
Scope of application
Professional useTravel photography

Camera properties

Country code
CHEU
Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Wireless transmission
BluetoothWi-Fi
Flash equipment
Hot shoe
White balance
AutomaticCustom modes
Exposure type
Auto
Exposure compensation
± 3EV in 1/2 steps± 3EV in 1/3 steps
Bayonet lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Closure type
ElectricMechanical-switch
Flash modes
AutoFill-inFlash offManualRed-eye reductionSlow synchronisation

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
20.40 Mpx
Image resolution
5184 x 3888 pixels
Image sensor type
Live MOS sensor
Image sensor format
Micro Four Thirds
Image sensor size
17.3 x 13 mm
Crop factor
2
Supported page ratios
4:3
Min. ISO sensitivity
64
Max. ISO Sensitivity
25600

Camera lens properties

Focal length
12 - 40 mm
Min. focal length (exact)
12 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
40 mm
Optical zoom
3.33 x
Lens equipment
Filter thread
Filter thread
62 mm

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Screen technology
LCD
Resolution
1040000 Pixels

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
Electric
Viewfinder resolution
2600000 Pixels
Coverage
100 %

Focusing

Focus type
AutofocusManual focus
Minimum focus distance
20 cm
Autofocus type
Phase-based
Autofocus areas
800 x

Performance

Shutter speed
60 - 1/8000 s
Min. shutter speed
60 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/32000 s
Continuous shooting mode
15 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
4096 x 2160 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
UHD 4K
Max. frame rate
4K (24fps)Full HD (25fps)Full HD (30fps)Full HD (60fps)

Data storage properties

Memory card type
SD
Number of storage compartments
2

Media formats

Image file formats
JPEGRAW
Video file formats
AVIH.264mov

Durability

Durability
Splashproof
Waterproof
Splash-proof

Connections

Connections
3.5mm headphones

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Battery properties

Power capacity
12.72 Wh

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
User manual

Product dimensions

Width
134.10 mm
Length
134 mm
Height
90.90 mm
Weight
580 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.Canon
    1,2 %
  • 4.Fujifilm
    1,6 %
  • 5.Olympus
    1,9 %
  • 5.OM System
    1,9 %
  • 5.RICOH
    1,9 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.Nikon
    11 days
  • 5.Panasonic
    11 days
  • 7.Olympus
    13 days
  • 7.OM System
    13 days
  • 9.RICOH
    14 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.Pentax
    3,1 %
  • 5.Canon
    4 %
  • 6.Olympus
    4,3 %
  • 7.Fujifilm
    5,1 %
  • 7.Sony
    5,1 %

Translation: machine translated
Very good86/100
Rank 4 out of 7Stiftung Warentest7 DigitalkamerasReleaseAugust 2020

Very good weatherproof system camera. For the highest demands. With very good electronic viewfinder, large image converter and network function. Top score in the eye test. Very good monitor to fold (by 225 degrees) and swivel (by 180 degrees), very fast camera, basic operations work very easily, many extras and functions. Disadvantage: very expensive.