Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

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Apr, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 reviews of Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the design and sensor are overall positive. The durability and size are also appreciated, whereas the storage and battery get critical comments. Opinions are divided on the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Daven Mathies (digitaltrends.com)

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III review: Still the camera to buy

It isn't perfect, but thanks to its lightweight design and capable performance, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is one of the best values in cameras today. From phone photographers looking for their first "real" camera to experienced enthusiasts who...

Excellent image stabilization ; Fast, accurate autofocus ; Very compact and lightweight ; 4K video looks great ; Weather-sealed

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : dpreview staff (dpreview.com)

DPReview TV Classics: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Review Gear in this story

Chris and Jordan are out of the office, so we're taking a trip down memory lane to feature another classic episode of DPReview TV: our review of the concisely named Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III!

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Review

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is an appealing camera for photographers already invested in Micro Four Thirds gear, but it isn't as innovative as previous entries in the series.

Mar, 2020

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Expert review by : Carey Rose , Dan Bracaglia , Jeff Keller (dpreview.com)

Compact and feature-packed: Our Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III review

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is the company's latest Micro Four Thirds camera; it looks great, feels great, and takes beautiful photos. There's a lot to like, but there are a few things we'd change. Find out more in our full review.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III's solid build quality, excellent controls (including some of the best-feeling control dials on the market) and generally pleasing out-of-camera files make it a supremely engaging camera to take pictures with. It's...

Dec, 2019

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Review

Olympus have finally updated their enthusiast camera model with the launch of the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, but is is any good? Find out now by reading our review of the E-M5 Mark III mirrorless camera, complete with full-size sample images and...

Nov, 2019

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Olympus E-M5 III Review

Though it was quite a wait between the previous E-M5 II and this new model, the refreshed Olympus E-M5 Mark III brings a lot to the table for Olympus owners and Micro Four Thirds shooters in general, as well as any photographer looking for a rugged,...

Improved image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance for a modern MFT sensor; Very fast AF; Excellent image stabilization; 4K video recording; Weather-sealed build quality.

Below average battery life; Small size can be awkward with long, heavy lenses; One SD card slot.

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Expert review by : Rod Lawton (digitalcameraworld.com)

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III review

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is an upgrade we've been waiting for a long, long time. So was it worth waiting for?

Small size ; Latest 20MP MFT sensor ; Excellent in-body stabilization ; Weatherproofing ; Clever Live Composite mode and more

Lightweight feel ; Battery life

We’ve waited a long time for this camera, a model which has Olympus's latest sensor, autofocus and camera features but without the big and bulky body of the E-M1 Mark II. So was it worth the wait? Oh yes. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III immediately...

Jun, 2021

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Expert review by : Mark Wilson (trustedreviews.com)

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Review | Trusted Reviews

The world isn't short of small, travel-friendly system cameras – but the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III might just be the most feature-packed of the lot.

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Tim Coleman (techradar.com)

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III review

The E-M5 Mark III is a great upgrade that epitomizes all that there is to love about Olympus' OM-D mirrorless cameras.

Powerful image processor Much improved video spec Insanely good image stabilization Tiny body, excellent handling A plethora of shooting modes Stylish looks

Sensor lags behind larger formats in areas Polycarbonate body a step down from predecessor Larger handgrip would be welcome Eye-sensor active when the screen is flipped out A little expensive

Stylish, lighter than ever, and crammed with shooting modes for users of all skill levels, power under the hood and improvements across the board, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a sensible upgrade. It may not quite match the overall image quality...

Jan, 2020

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Expert review by : Marc McLaren (stuff.tv)