Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera
The Olympus E-M10 Mark III is a 16MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera — with 4K video and in-body stabilization. Used copies start from $337.25 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera
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Camera Overview — Olympus E-M10 Mark III
Key Features — Olympus E-M10 Mark III
16MP MFT Sensor: Micro Four Thirds sensor with a 2x crop factor delivers a maximum resolution of 4608x3456 pixels, suitable for everyday photography and moderate print sizes.
TruePic VIII Processor: The same image processor found in higher-end Olympus bodies, handling noise reduction, color reproduction, and overall image processing speed.
5-Axis In-Body Stabilization: Compensates for camera shake across five axes, benefiting both handheld stills and video without relying on lens-based stabilization.
121-Point Contrast AF: Contrast detection system with 121 focus points, Face Detection AF, and subject tracking for keeping people sharp in the frame.
4K Video Recording: Records 4K footage at 24fps, 25fps, or 30fps in 8-bit color with Flat, Natural, and Vivid color profiles available.
8.6fps Burst Shooting: Continuous shooting at up to 8.6 frames per second for capturing fast-moving subjects in stills.
Camera Specifications — Olympus E-M10 Mark III
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Portrait, Street, Beginner-Friendly |
| Type | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Resolution | 16MP |
| Processor | TruePic VIII |
| ISO Range | 200 – 25600 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Face Detection AF, Eye Detection AF |
| AF Points | 121 |
| Max Photo Resolution | 4608x3456 |
| Burst Rate | 8.6 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 4K |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
Description — Olympus E-M10 Mark III
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera powered by a 16MP sensor and the TruePic VIII image processor. It captures stills at a maximum resolution of 4608x3456 pixels and can fire off bursts at 8.6fps. The autofocus system features 121 focus points using contrast detection, with Face Detection AF, Eye Detection AF, and subject tracking built in.
Video capability tops out at 4K at 30fps, with frame rate options of 24fps, 25fps, and 30fps in 8-bit color, and video color profiles of Flat, Natural, and Vivid. The 5-axis in-body image stabilization works across both photo and video modes. Composing shots is handled via a 3-inch tilting touchscreen at 1040k dots or the 2360k-dot electronic viewfinder refreshing at 60fps.
The magnesium alloy body weighs 410g and measures 121.5 x 83.6 x 49.5mm. Storage uses SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards. The camera includes built-in Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI output, a built-in flash, and an Olympus Standard TTL hot shoe.
Battery life is rated at approximately 330 shots using the BLN-1 battery.
Pros — Olympus E-M10 Mark III
- ✓5-axis in-body image stabilization helps reduce camera shake in both stills and video
- ✓121-point contrast detection AF with Face Detection AF, Eye Detection AF, and subject tracking
- ✓4K video recording at up to 30fps with 24fps, 25fps, and 30fps frame rate options
Cons — Olympus E-M10 Mark III
- ✗No weather sealing — the bodyDesign.weatherSealing field is explicitly listed as 'None'
- ✗Battery life rated at approximately 330 shots, which is modest for extended shooting sessions
- ✗8-bit video color depth limits post-production flexibility compared to cameras offering higher bit depth
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