The E-M10 Mark III features many capabilities to improve overall image quality. The most significant of these is the inclusion of a robust in-body 5-axis image stabilization system that can compensate for about 4 stops of shutter speed. Along with this, an upgraded 121-point contrast-detect AF system will help you lock on, track, and capture tack-sharp photos of your subjects. Speed has been given a boost as well with up to 8.6 fps continuous shooting and a sensitivity range of up to ISO 25600. An electronic shutter function is present in the Mark III for even faster shutter speeds and silent shooting. Beyond all this, the camera of course features built-in Wi-Fi, this time with a QR Code function for even faster setup.
Compact and lightweight, the silver OM-D E-M10 Mark III from Olympus takes its place as an extremely capable entry-level option for shooters looking to pick up an SLR-styled mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera. This iteration incorporates a 16.1MP Four Thirds Live MOS sensor and the Dual Quad-Core TruePic VIII Image Processor, enabling a variety of fast and powerful functions, including video recording at up to UHD 4K. The camera does retain its intuitive and rugged construction, benefitting from many physical controls as well as a 3.0" tilting touchscreen LCD and a 2.36m-dot electronic viewfinder with an improved 1.23x magnification. Additionally, various other functions have been implemented to make shooting more fun, such as 15 Art Filters and a Clips Video Mode that lets you quickly make videos in camera..
16.1MP Live MOS Sensor & TruePic VIII Image processor in order to create high-resolution imagery, the OM-D E-M10 Mark III is blessed with a Four Thirds 16.1MP Live MOS Sensor and the Dual Quad-Core TruePic VIII Image Processor, a combination designed to maximize speed and quality. It helps users create sharp photos and video in a wide range of situations using sensitivities ranging from ISO 200-25600, and which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. It also provides an electronic shutter function for faster shutter speeds and completely silent operation and can record uncompressed 12-bit raw image files.
The added processing power of the TruePic VIII provides the E-M10 Mark III with greater video capabilities in addition to stills, this time permitting the creation of high-resolution UHD 4K video at up to 30p. Users can enjoy a high bit rate of 102 Mbps for crisp, detailed imagery and there are options for both NTSC and PAL frame rates. Full HD and HD recording features increased speed with options in Full HD for up to 60p and high-speed HD 720p at up to 120 fps.
In addition to video recording, a Time-lapse Movie mode is also available for recording up to 4K UHD resolution with a 5 fps shooting rate to highlight subject changes or movement over a longer period of time. Full HD and HD time-lapse settings are available, too. Also, there is a Clips Video Mode present for in-camera video creation, including the ability to use audio transferred to your SD card.
- In-body, sensor-shift image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 4 stops with any lens in use and compensates for camera movements that become especially noticeable when working with telephoto shots, macro imagery, and long exposures. Furthermore, this unique image stabilization system works across five axes to compensate for vertical angle rotation, horizontal angle rotation, horizontal shift, vertical shift, and rolling camera shake movement. This range of detected movements serves to benefit traditional still image shooting as well as movie recording and working with moving subjects more effectively. Additionally, image stabilization can also be used when framing shots, for more accurate compositions, by half-pressing the shutter button.
- 121-Point Contrast-Detect AF System and 8.5 fps Shooting
- Lock on and track subject matter quickly and effectively in order to guarantee tack-sharp imagery by using the E-M10 Mark III's upgraded 121-point contrast-detect high-speed imager AF system. Users can also access Touch AF functions via the rear LCD and will benefit from excellent tracking performance. Also, the E-M10 III can shoot at speeds of up to 8.5 fps with the ability to record burst of up to 22 raw frames or 36 JPEGs. A low-speed 4.8 fps setting is available with no limit to the buffer.
- Body Design and Built-In Wi-Fi
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- Durable body features two dials, a directional pad, and shortcut button for fast, intuitive control.
- Built-in Wi-Fi is available for direct connection to a smart device and a QR code setting can be accessed for faster connection and setup.
- The 3.0" 1.04m-dot touchscreen LCD can tilt downward 45° and upward 85° for use at odd angles.
- Touch control provides direct access to various functions: shutter release, AF area selection, AF area size adjustment, AF touch pad, frame forward/backward, magnified playback, Live Guide, Super Control Panel, Art Filter, Wi-Fi connection, video controls, video effects, video teleconverter, and timer.
- For eye-level viewing a 2.36m-dot EVF is available, which features an improved magnification of 1.23x for increased comfort during use.
- A mechanical shutter with a 1/4000 to 60 second range is present alongside a silent electronic shutter function with a 1/16000 to 30 second range.
- Built-in flash with guide number of 19' at ISO 100 for illuminating dark scenes.
- One SD card slot is available with support for UHS-II media.
- External flash units can be used via the hot shoe.
- Other Camera Features
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- Silent Shutter Mode eliminates shutter noise and other electronic sounds to benefit working in nature, concert halls, or other sound-sensitive locations.
- Advanced Auto Mode analyzes the scene and subject in order to select the best possible settings.
- Scene Mode features various presets for optimizing camera performance to your subject matter, including People, Motion, Indoors, Nightscapes, Scenery, Close-Up, and more.
- Fifteen Art filters are available to add some flair to your images, including a new Bleach Bypass option to provide an old film feel with a silvery, glossy feel on metal textures.
- Advanced Photography (AP) Mode offers access to various creative modes, including Live Composite, Live Time, Panorama, HDR, Silent, Keystone Compensation, Focus Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, and AE Bracketing.
- Live Bulb and Live Time settings can be used to produce creative long exposure imagery. Live Bulb lets you hold the shutter open for up to one minute and Live Time lets you press the shutter button once to open the shutter and then press again within a minute to end the exposure.
- Live Composite is a unique long exposure mode that allows you to gradually build up an exposure over time without overexposing key elements within the frame. This mode works to only record newly detected light sources over time, and allows you to watch as an image develops, making it ideally suited for photographing star trails or other moving light sources.
- Interval shoot
Olympus 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III EZ Lens Silver Details
Product Highlights
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 28-84mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/3.5-22
- Three Aspherical Elements
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
- One Super High Refractive Index Element
- Movie & Stills Compatible AF System
- Electronic Zoom Mechanism
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 7.9" at 14mm
- Front Filter Thread: 37mm
The silver Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens is a mid-range zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras with a 35mm format equivalent focal length of 28-84mm. This is an ideal zoom range for everyday use, providing a moderate wide-angle to short telephoto perspective. With an aperture range of f/3.5-22 this is an extremely versatile lens.
For enhanced image quality, this lens utilizes three aspherical elements that help reduce optical aberrations and distortion. Also, there is an extra-low dispersion element to minimize chromatic aberrations as well as a super high refractive index element that ensures uniform light transmission and therefore increases sharpness.
During operation, the 14-42mm EZ lens features a Movie & Stills Compatible (MSC) autofocus system for quick, silent focusing. There is even an electronic zoom mechanism for near silent zoom control during shooting. Additionally, this lens has a minimum focusing distance of 7.9" at 14mm and a front filter thread of 37mm for accessories.
- Versatile angle of view of 29-75°
- Closest focusing distances of 7.9" at 14mm and 9.8" at 42mm
- Maximum image magnification of 0.23x, or 0.46x 35mm equivalent magnification
- MSC autofocus system and electronic zoom are perfect for recording high definition video without noise from the lens disrupting your shots
- Lens construction of 8 elements in 7 groups
- Weighs 3.2 ounces
- Optional MCON-P02 Macro Converter enables close-up focusing on your subjects
Olympus OM-D E-M10 III Silver Body Only Specifications
Lens Mount |
Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Format |
Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor) |
Pixels |
Actual: 17.2 Megapixel Effective: 16.1 Megapixel |
Max Resolution |
16 MP: 4608 x 3456 |
Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
Sensor Type / Size |
MOS, 17.4 x 13.0 mm |
File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MOV, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo), WAV |
Bit Depth |
12-Bit |
Dust Reduction System |
Yes |
Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC |
Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Way |
AV Recording |
Video Recording |
Yes, NTSC/PAL |
Video Format |
3840 x 2160p at 23.98, 25, 29.97 fps102 Mbps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 fps52 Mbps 1280 x 720p at 23.98, 25, 29.97 fps |
Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
Video Clip Length |
Up to 29 Minutes |
Audio Recording |
Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) |
Focus Control |
Focus Type |
Auto & Manual |
Focus Mode |
Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points |
Contrast Detection: 121 |
Viewfinder/Display |
Viewfinder Type |
Electronic |
Viewfinder Pixel Count |
2,360,000 |
Viewfinder Eye Point |
19.2 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx. 1.23x |
Diopter Adjustment |
-4 to +2 m |
Display Screen |
3" Tilting Touchscreen LCD (1,040,000) |
Screen Coverage |
100% |
Exposure Control |
ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, 200-25600 (Extended Mode: Auto, 100-25600) |
Shutter |
Type: Mechanical Speed: 1/4000 - 60 Seconds Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 1/320 - 60 Seconds Type: Electronic Speed: 1/16000 - 30 Seconds Type: Mechanical Speed: .5 - 60 Minutes in Bulb Mode |
Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average Metering, Multi-Zone Metering, Spot Metering |
Exposure Modes |
Modes: Aperture Priority, Art Filter, Auto, Auto Advanced, Manual, Program, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority Metering Range: EV -2.0 - EV 20.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance Modes |
Auto, Custom |
Buffer/Continuous Shooting |
Up to 8.6 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 22 Frames in Raw Format Up to 8.6 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 36 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 4.8 fps at 16.1 MP for Unlimited Frames |
Flash |
Flash Modes |
Auto Fill-In Manual Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Built-in Flash |
Yes |
Guide No. |
19.03'; (5.8 m) ISO100 |
Max Sync Speed |
Mechanical Shutter:1 / 250 Second |
Flash Compensation |
-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
Dedicated Flash System |
TTL |
External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
Performance |
Self Timer |
12 Seconds, 2 Seconds Custom: 1 - 30 Seconds at 0.5-, 1.0-, 2.0-, 3.0Second Intervals Number of Shots: 1 - 10 |
Interval Recording |
Yes |
Internal Memory |
None |
Connectivity |
HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB |
Wi-Fi Capable |
Yes |
Power |
Battery |
1 x BLS-50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1175 mAh |
Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating 14 to 104°F (-10 to 40°C) Humidity: 30 - 90% |
Olympus 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III EZ Lens Silver Specifications
Performance |
Focal Length |
14 - 42mm Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 28 - 84 mm |
Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22.0 |
Camera Mount Type |
Micro Four Thirds |
Format Compatibility |
Micro Four Thirds |
Angle of View |
29° - 79° |
Minimum Focus Distance |
7.9" (20.07 cm) |
Magnification |
0.23x |
Elements/Groups |
8/7 |
Diaphragm Blades |
5 |
Features |
Image Stabilization |
No |
Autofocus |
Yes |
Tripod Collar |
No |
Physical |
Filter Thread |
37 mm |
Dimensions (DxL) |
Approx. 2.4 x 0.9" (6.10 x 2.29 cm) |
Weight |
3.2 oz (91 g) |