Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Mirrorless Cameras

OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus

Released Oct 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

Compact and ergonomic mirrorless camera with reliable stabilization, excellent image quality, and 121-point all-cross-type autofocus. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III scores 80/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Digitalcameraworld, Bluewaterphotostore, Photographyblog, and Robinwong Blogspot.

Critic Score

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80

based on 7 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Reliable image stabilization(5)
  • Excellent image quality(4)
  • Compact and lightweight body(3)
  • Ergonomic customizable controls(2)
  • 121-point all-cross-type autofocus system(2)

Cons

  • Battery life could be better(5)
  • Single sd card slot(3)
  • No usb-c charging(2)

7 Publication Reviews

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Established publication06/2021

AI summary of this review

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

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85
Independent publication01/2020

AI summary of this review

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a significant upgrade from its predecessor, offering professional-level features in a compact, affordable package that's well-suited for underwater photography.

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85
Independent publication11/2019

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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a well-thought out update that inherits many features from the E-M1 II while improving the user interface in a smaller, lighter body.

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85
Independent publication10/2019

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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a compact powerhouse that delivers flagship-level performance in a lightweight body.

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82
Independent publication12/2019

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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III gets a lot of things right. It produces great images, is packed with fun and genuinely useful features, is well-built and beautifully designed, and above all, fun to use...

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73
Independent publication12/2019

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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a solid performer with excellent image quality and autofocus, but lacks major innovations after a four-year wait.

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60
Major publication03/2020

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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.

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