The Olympus E-M10III was officially announced
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III was officially announced! The update of the entry-level model now includes:
– UltraHD 4K video capture at 30/25/24p
– Faster frame rate
– New TruPic VIII image processor
– More AF points
– New Art filters
Are these improvements enough to upgrade to the newer model? Take a look at the selection of videos we have made and find out!
A few features fell short of expectations, like the 16MP sensor and the lack of a microphone port. But are these important for the occasional shooter looking for a compact and well featured camera? Write your opinion in the comments below.
Specifications
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3 | |
| Effective pixels | 16 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CMOS | |
| Processor | TruePic VIII | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 200-25600 (expands to 100-25600) | |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 100 | |
| White balance presets | 6 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes (4 slots) | |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | |
| Image stabilization notes | 5-axis | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, normal | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 121 | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | |
| Touch screen | Yes | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62× | |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360,000 | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | |
| External flash | Yes (via hot shoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | |
| Continuous drive | 8.6 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (3, 5 frames at 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | No | |
| Videography features | ||
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
| Modes |
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
| HDMI | Yes (micro HDMI) | |
| Microphone port | No | |
| Headphone port | No | |
| Wireless | Built-In | |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n | |
| Remote control | Yes (via smartphone) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 330 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50 mm (4.8 x 3.31 x 1.97″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | |
| GPS | None | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3 | |
| Effective pixels | 16 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CMOS | |
| Processor | TruePic VIII | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 200-25600 (expands to 100-25600) | |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 100 | |
| White balance presets | 6 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes (4 slots) | |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | |
| Image stabilization notes | 5-axis | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, normal | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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|
| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 121 | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | |
| Touch screen | Yes | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62× | |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360,000 | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | |
| External flash | Yes (via hot shoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | |
| Continuous drive | 8.6 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (3, 5 frames at 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | No | |
| Videography features | ||
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
| Modes |
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
| HDMI | Yes (micro HDMI) | |
| Microphone port | No | |
| Headphone port | No | |
| Wireless | Built-In | |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n | |
| Remote control | Yes (via smartphone) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 330 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50 mm (4.8 x 3.31 x 1.97″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | |
| GPS | None | |
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