Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III review

The Olympus E-M1 III is our favorite Micro Four Thirds cameras for stills shooters, as of publication. It's capable of very good image quality and jam-packed with fun and useful features. It's also no slouch when it comes to 4K video capture and offers some of the best image stabilization around. All this in a supremely well-built, comfortable, customizable and attractive body. That said being said, there are more capable, large sensor cameras available for the money.

Action, wildlife, nature and landscape shooters (with high-res mode). Micro Four Thirds shooters seeking the best image quality. General and travel photographers desiring a small kit.;

Those requiring the best dynamic range and/or resolution. Those needing reliable subject tracking;

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III review: Technological powerhouse

A technological powerhouse that thinks differently. Sure, its smaller-scale sensor isn't the best in low-light, but the abundance of shooting modes and technologies on offer here superb - as is the exceptional image stabilisation system. The battle between sensor sizes just got more interesting.

Rapid and robust handling; More shooting modes than you can shake a stick at; Excellent image stabilisation system; Refined autofocus system; Great selection of lenses;

Micro Four Thirds sensor size limited in low-contrast light; Default noise reduction too aggressive; Perceived lack of progress in core features; Better viewfinders elsewhere;

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III ($1,799.99, body only) looks and feels a lot like 2016's E-M1 Mark II, but offers improvements all around, including an updated image processor that adds some new features, including a handheld mode for high-resolution image capture, first seen in the pricier E-M1X. The E-M1 Mark III is a more sensible camera for photographers invested in the Micro Four Thirds system, though, thanks to a more reasonable asking price and a smaller build.A Tried-and-True Form Olympus didn't make a lot of changes to the E-M1's body this go-round. Its general shape and size are unchanged. It's smaller than most SLRs, but still gives you a big, deep handgrip and balances well with available lenses, even the larger F1.2 primes and telephoto glass that's been added to the system in recent years. It measures 3.6 by 5.3 by 2.7 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.3 pounds without a lens attached. It's sold in a black finish exclusively, with pro-grade magnesium alloy construction and e...

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III has a smaller sensor than competitors, but makes up for it with strong stabilization, smart built-in features for handheld exposure, and weather protection.

Strong in-body stabilization; Vast Micro Four Thirds lens system; Raw capture at 15fps with mechanical shutter; Electronic shutter at up to 60fps; IP1X weather protection; Swing-out touch LCD; 4K video

Subject tracking autofocus not as effective as competitors; Not the latest and greatest EVF; Menu system could use a refresh

Hands on: Olympus E-M1 Mark III Review

First Impressions: Olympus E-M1 Mark III Review