The Olympus OM-D E-M5 MK III Delivers Authentic Shooting in a Seamless Way.
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 MK III is an interchangeable lens camera that combines a compact design as well as high performance with the appeal of the Micro Four Thirds System. Image quality and AF performance that rivals that of high-end models is packed into an amazingly lightweight body also with powerful body 5-axis IS. Because of the high quality 4K video, you’ll be able to easily shoot footage of various scenes and subjects.
Amazingly Compact, Lightweight System
This model features a compact system that is a full size smaller than full-frame interchangeable lens cameras, while offering rich tonal expressions, high resolution, and superb high image quality. It is dust-proof, splash-proof, and freeze-proof to -10℃, because of this, you can shoot in the most difficult environments.
Design know how from the pro E-M1X model was utilised to create dust-proof, splash-proof and -10℃ freeze-proof performance to enable continued shooting in the most punishing environments, such as rain and low temperatures.
It also features improved AF precision and tracking performance for moving subjects along with convenient functions such as C-AF Centre Priority and Centre Start. AF is more advanced than ever for ease of use.
High-Performance Viewfinder That Allows Users to Concentrate on Shooting
The OM-D E-M5 Mark III is equipped with a high-performance OLED viewfinder, and as a result has minimal distortion to the edges of the image. The long eyepoint ensures excellent visibility even when wearing glasses.
The high-performance M.Zuiko lenses, the new compact 5-axis image stabilisation, the same image sensor as on the E-M1 Mark II pro model and image processor all combine, and as a result, delivers natural gradations and high image quality with minimal noise even at high sensitivity settings. This therefore reduces distortion up to the edges of the shot for high resolution across the entire screen.
OM-D Movie
The E-M5 Mark III is capable of powerful image stabilisation not only for still images, but for videos as well. Stable 4K video with minimal shaking can be recorded even during handheld shooting.
Excellent Basic Performance
The high-speed mechanical shutter, capable of up to 1/8000 second and the traditional Olympus high-performance dust reduction system are all some of the basic features that make the E-M5 Mark III so superior. A wealth of accessories are also available for expanding shooting possibilities.
Compact, lightweight system for perfect portability
A compact, lightweight overall system including M.Zuiko lenses. This model is a full size smaller than full-frame interchangeable lens cameras, resulting in a compact system that is highly portable and comfortable for shooting.
The traditional design feature of the OM system is the “delta shape” of the viewfinder, which has been carried on in this model while fine tuning the shape and balance to result in a sophisticated design that is a pleasure to own.
Basic Specifications: (more details in Specifications tab)
Imaging
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Camera Format
Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor)
Pixels
Actual: 21.8 Megapixel
Effective: 20.4 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution
5184 x 3888
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Sensor Type
MOS
Sensor Size
17.4 x 13 mm
Image File Format
JPEG, RAW
Bit Depth
12-Bit
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Physical
Battery
1 x BLS-50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1175 mAh (Approx. 310 Shots)
[RAW] 5184 x 3888 pixels
[JPEG] 5184 x 3888 pixels – 1024 x 768
Image Stabilisation System
Type
Built-in 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation for movie and still photos
yaw / pitch / roll / vertical shift / horizontal shift
Mode
4 modes
S-IS AUTO, S-IS1, S-IS2, S-IS3, off
Focal length setting
11 settings: 10 programmable settings (10 lenses), 1 open setting
Lens IS priority
With
5 axis Sync IS
With[*]
* When using M.Zuiko Digital lenses equipped with image stabilisation
Stabilisation performance
5.5 EV[*]
* Based on CIPA measurement conditions. When using M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO (focal length =40mm (35mm equivalent: 80mm))
6.5 EV[*]
* Based on CIPA measurement conditions. When using M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 PRO (focal length =100mm (35mm equivalent: 200mm)), halfway release image stabilisation Off
With (mirror display when monitor is in self portrait position)
Brightness / Colour temperature control
±7 levels / ±7 levels
Colour tone select
Vivid / Natural
Focusing
AF system
High-speed imager AF:
Imager phase detection AF and imager contrast AF used in combination.
When a Micro Four Thirds lens (mount adapter sold separately necessary) is attached, imager phase detection AF is always enabled.
Focusing point / Focusing point selection mode
121-point cross-type phase detection AF and 121-point contrast AF
All target, single target (normal / small), group target (5-area / 9-area / 25-area)
Focus mode
Single AF (S-AF)
Continuous AF (C-AF)
Manual Focus (MF)
S-AF + MF
AF tracking (C-AF + TR)
Preset MF[*]
* Distance setting values are rough estimates and not compatible lens except the AF lens.
AF performance
C-AF lock (5 steps) , AF scanner (3 types) , C-AF Center Priority , C-AF Center Start
AF limiter
With (to be assigned to the button, On / Off and up to 3 distance settings can be saved.)[*]
* Distance setting values are rough estimates.
AF targeting pad
With (activate / deactivate with double tap on rear monitor)
Magnified frame AF
3x , 5x , 7x , 10x , 14x
* Autofocusing is possible in the magnified frame; can be assigned to button to turn magnify frame AF on and to activate magnification; touch icon on monitor to turn off; enables selection of AF point from over 800.
Super spot AF
With[*] (Contrast AF in center of the monitor when magnified)
* Available only when a Micro Four Thirds lens is attached.
Face detection AF / Eye detection AF
With
Eye Detection AF mode : off, nearer-eye priority, right-eye priority, left-eye priority
Manual focus assist
Focus ring rotation activates Live View image magnification and / or focus peaking when in S-AF+MF or MF mode
Peaking function
Activate with to be assigned to the button or focus ring
Change peaking settings using the “Info” button
Colour selection: white, black, red, yellow
Intensity selection: high, normal, low
Back light effect: on, off
AF Focus Adj.
Adjust all, adjust by lens (for Phase detection AF only)
AF illuminator
With
Exposure Control (Still)
Metering system
(TTL Image sensor metering)
Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering)
centre-weighted average metering
spot metering[*]
spot metering with highlight control
spot metering with shadow control
* Also available AF target spot metering
Metering range
EV – 2 – 20 (ISO approx.100, with a F2.8 lens)
Exposure mode / Shooting mode
AUTO
Program AE (Program shift can be performed)
Aperture priority AE
Shutter priority AE
Manual
Bulb (Live Bulb, Live Time and Live Composite are available)
Custom
Scene select AE
Art Filter
Underwater wide / macro[*]
* 1. 4 images automantically shot and combined into a single image composite
* 2. 8 images automantically shot and combined into a single image composite
ISO sensitivity
AUTO ISO (default): LOW (approx.64) ‐ 6400 with customizable default and upper limit (200 – 6400)
Manual ISO: LOW (approx.64), 200 – 25600 (adjustable in 1/3 or 1 EV steps)
Exposure compensation
±5 EV, adjustable by 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
When shooting in HDR or in video, only adjustable up to ±3 EV steps
Live View only reflects up to ±3 EV steps
AE lock
Locks with a half-press of the shutter button (can be set to AEL / AFL button as well)
Anti-Flicker Shooting
With
Shutter
Shutter type
Focal-plane shutter: 1/8000 – 60 sec., with selectable EV adjustment steps (1/3, 1/2, 1)
Live Bulb / Live Time: selectable exposure time (1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 min.), with 8-min. default setting. Live Composite: maximum shooting time 3 hours
Electronic first curtain shutter (Anti-shock mode) : 1/320 – 60 sec.
Electronic shutter (Silent mode) : 1/32000 – 60 sec.
(still) Flicker scan: 1/7634 – 1/50.0 sec.
(movie) Flicker scan: 1/250 – 1/30.0[*] sec.
* When using the M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO
* Maximum sequential shooting speed may be affected by several factors including lens used, brightness, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO setting.
* When in Pro Capture mode, slower shutter speeds and flash cannot be used.
* Pro Capture L is available when an M.ZUIKO lens or lens without communication capability is attached. (Auto-focus is not available for lenses without communication capability).
* In Pro Capture Sequential L, the minimum aperture is f/8.
* When ISO is 8000 or above, the maximum sequential shooting speed is 30 fps, and the actual shooting speed may become slower than the set shooting speed by a few frames per second. When using ISO Bracketing, performance will be affected at ISO 2000 or above.
* Focus and exposure are fixed at the values of the first shot when using sequential shooting H.
Sequential shooting frame count
1- 99 frames
Pre-shutter Frames (For Pro Capture mode only)
Number of frames recorded prior to full-press of the shutter button can be set from 0 to 35 frames.
Sequential shooting maximum recordable frames[*]
[Sequential shooting H 10fps] RAW: Max. 150 frames, JPEG (LF): Until card is full
[Sequential shooting L 6fps] RAW, JPEG (LF): Until card is full
[Silent sequential shooting H 30fps] RAW: Max. 23 frames, JPEG (LF): Max. 26 frames
[Silent sequential shooting L 10fps] RAW: Max. 152 frames, JPEG (LF): Until card is full
* When using the M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO and the Toshiba SDXU-D032G memory card
Self-timer
Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec., custom (Wait time: 1-30sec., Shot interval: 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 3sec., Number of shots: 1-10, Every time AF: ON/OFF)
Flash
Flash intensity control method
TTL Auto, Auto[*], Manual, Super FP[*] (FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL)
* Available on the external flash
Bundled standard flash
FL-LM3 (dustproof and splashproof flash)
GN = 9.1 (ISO100・m) / GN = 12.9 (ISO200・m)
Bounce Capability (up and down: 45, 60, 75, 90 degree / left and right 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 degree)
Powered by the camera
1/250 sec.
When using Super FP: 1/125-1/8000 sec.
When using electronic shutter: 1/50 sec. up to ISO6400, 1/20 sec. for ISO 8000 and higher, and 1/20 sec. for ISO bracketing
Triggered and controlled by Olympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible flashes: included FL-LM3 or separately available FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8 and FL-700WR
External Flash intensity type
TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL
Channel
4 channels
Group No.
4 groups (External flash 3 groups + commander flash)
Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key [except i-Enhance, Art Filters, colour creator]
Hilight and shadow control
±7 steps each for highlight, shadow, midtone
Art Filter
Art Filter
(Variation / Art Effect)
Pop Art (I, II / a, b, c, d, e, f)
Soft Focus (- / c, e)
Pale & Light Colour (I, II / a, b, c, d, f)
Light Tone (- / d, f)
Grainy Film (I, II / b, c, d, g, h)
Pin Hole (I, II, III / d)
Diorama (I,II / d)
Cross Process (I, II / b, c, d, f)
Gentle Sepia (- / a, b, c, d, f)
Dramatic Tone (I / b, c, d, e, f) (II / b, c, d, e, f, g, h)
Key Line (I, II / a, b, c, d, e)
WaterColour (I, II / a, b, c, d)
Vintage (I, II, III / a, b, c, d, e, f, i)
Partial Colour (I, II, III / a, b, c, d, e, f)
Bleach Bypass (I, II / a, b, c, d, e, f, i)
Instant Film (- / a, b, c, d, e, f, i)
Detail of Art Effect
a. Soft Focus Effect
b. Pin-Hole Effect
c. White Edge Effect
d. Frame Effect
e. Star Light Effect
f. Blur Effect (Top & bottom, Left & Right)
g. B&W Effect (None, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green)
h. Pict. Tone (None, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green)
i. Shade Effect (Top & bottom, Left & Right)
3 to 999 shots, focus steps adjustable from 1 to 10 (compatible with Micro Four Thirds lenses)
Focus stacking
8 shots are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image
Angle of view becomes slightly smaller
Compatible with:
M.ZUIKO Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
M.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO
M.ZUIKO Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO
HDR Function
HDR(Auto composite)
HDR1, HDR2 (painting-like)
ISO sensitivity is fixed at 200, and maximum shutter speed setting is 4 sec.
Exposure compensation can be performed.
Bracketing for HDR post process
3 or 5 frames in 2.0 or 3.0 EV steps, or 7 frames in 2.0 EV steps.
This sequential shooting H AE bracketing is specifically for shooting images that will be HDR-processed on a PC.
Keystone Compensation
Keystone Compensation
With (can be confirmed in Live View) Horizontal and vertical compensation can be performed simultaneously.
Fisheye Compensation
Fisheye Compensation
Available (angle : 1-3)
High Res Shot
Resolution
Equivalent to 50 megapixels / 25 megapixels (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode, RAW+JPEG or JPEG.
JPEG: 8160 x 6120 (50M) 5760 x 4320 (25M) / RAW: 10368 x 7776
RAW data can be developed in-camera. You need to install Olympus Workspace to develop on a PC.
Electronic first curtain shutter / 1/320 – 60 sec.[*]
* For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected.
Shutter start delay
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 sec.
Silent Mode
Shutter Type / Shutter Speed
Electronic shutter / 1/32000 – 60 sec.
Shutter start delay
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 sec.
Silent Mode Settings
Settings for sound, AF illuminator, and flash can be customised (default setting is Off for all three)
Flicker Scan
Available M mode, S mode, and silent mode. (can be confirmed in Live View)
Live Bulb / Live Time
Update interval time
0.5 sec. – 60 sec.
Live Composite
Update interval time / composite method
0.5 sec. – 60 sec. / Lighten Mode (Bright area prioritisation)
Interval Mode
Interval Mode
Interval Time 1 sec. – 24 hours,
Max 999 frames. Automatic creation of time-lapse movies possible
Multi Exposure
Number of picture / Function
2 frames / auto gain adjustment, exposure on recorded picture (RAW)
Multi Aspect
Aspect Ratio
4:3 (Default), 3:2, 16:9, 1:1, 3:4
One push Tele-converter
Magnification
x2
Movie
Recording format
MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264)
Mode / frame rate / compression method
[MOV]
4096 x 2160 (C4K) / 24p / IPB (approx. 237 Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4K) / 30p, 25p, 24p / IPB (approx. 102 Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I), IPB (SF, F, N)
1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 60p, 50p / IPB (SF, F, N)
1280 x 720 (HD) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I), IPB (SF, F, N)
60p: 59.94 fps
50p: 50.00 fps
30p: 29.97 fps
25p: 25.00 fps
24p: 23.98 fps
C4K 24.00 fps
FHD ALL-I (A-I: ALL-Intra / approx. 202 Mbps),
FHD IPB (SF: Super Fine / approx. 52 Mbps, F: Fine / approx. 30 Mbps, N: Normal / approx. 18 Mbps)
HD ALL-I (A-I:ALL-Intra / approx. 102 Mbps),
HD IPB (SF: SuperFine / approx. 26 Mbps, F: Fine / approx. 14 Mbps, N: Normal / approx. 10 Mbps)
Frame rates may drop when particular Art Filters and Movie Effects are used.
Speed Class 10 SD card is recommended for shooting movies.
UHS-II or UHS-I Speed Class 3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL-I shooting.
Maximum recording time
Approx. 29 min.
Image Stabilization for Movie
M-IS1 (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS),
M-IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS), Off
While using M-IS1, field of view may be affected.
Live View Output via HDMI
Monitor Mode (outputs video and info display to a connected monitor)[1]
Record Mode (outputs video only, with no info display)[2]
* 1. Info display is not shown on the camera while recording. Footage is simultaneously displayed on the HDMI monitor (normal size) and on the camera (normal size or enlarged). However, the image cannot be enlarged on the camera when a movie is being recorded.
* 2. Movie quality is set to YCbCr 4:2:2, frame rate follows movie setting (24p, 30p and 60p settings are not recommended.), and sound will be recorded.
Movie Picture Mode
Flat (LUT file available for download from website)
* Some items including shooting mode may not be called up
Dial customization
Dial function and dial direction are customizable for both dials
Lever Customization
Select assignment from 3 different modes, power switch, or off (no function assignment)
Button Customization
Buttons can be customized (select from 35 functions)
Buttons on lenses can also be customized from the camera
Some buttons may have restrictions to what functions can be assigned
RAW data edit, Gradation auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation, Resize (1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240), Trimming, Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Overlay, Post recording
RAW data edit
RAW data edit based on settings of the camera (including e-Portrait, Colour Creator, Art Filter, ART-BKT).
Edited data can be previewed and up to 2 types of custom settings used for editing can be saved. preview capability.
Some items including shooting mode may not be called up
Dial customization
Dial function and dial direction are customizable for both dials
Lever Customization
Select assignment from 3 different modes, power switch, or off (no function assignment)
Button Customization
Buttons can be customized (select from 35 functions)
Buttons on lenses can also be customized from the camera
Some buttons may have restrictions to what functions can be assigned
Copyright Settings / Lens info Settings
With / With (save up to 10 lenses)
Input / Output
USB / Remote controller connector
USB Micro-B / Ø2.5Pin Jack (when using separately available RM-CB2)
HDMI connector
Micro HDMI (type D)
Flash attachment
Hot shoe
Wireless LAN
Built-in (IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac)
Bluetooth
Built-in (Bluetooth® Ver.4.2 BLE)
Microphone input jack
⌀3.5 stereo mini jack (plug-in power on / off)
PC interface
USB2.0 Hi-Speed
Power Requirements
Battery
BLS-50 Li-ion battery (included)
Battery status display
Remaining power (4 steps)
USB charging
Built-in battery is charged with USB
When the camera power is off
Performance varies depending on differnet USB devices
Number of recordable images
Approx. 310 shots (using Toshiba SDXU D032G with IS ON, with no flashes attached, based on CIPA test standards)
Battery life for movie recording
Approx. 60 minutes (under standard JEITA testing)
Approx. 110 minutes (when zoom and other operational functions are not used)
When repeatedly recording at the maximum time of 29 minutes
Dimensions / Weight
Dimensions
W: 125.3 mm, H: 85.2 mm, D: 49.7 mm
(based on CIPA standards: excludes protrusions)
Weight
Approx. 414 g (with battery and Memory card, based on CIPA standards)
Approx. 366 g (body only)
