Highlights
• 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Sensor
• TruePic VIII Image Processor
• 2.36m-Dot 0.67x-Magnification OLED EVF
• 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
20M Live MOS sensor
Delivering rich optics and details with clarity when on the move or shooting in darker locations – the high-power sensor in the
E-M5 Mark III is specially constructed to work with the powerful image stabilisation (IS). The anti-reflective AR Coating reduces flaring and ghosting directly on the sensor.
TruePic VIII image processor
Perfectly complementing the 20M Live MOS sensor is the advanced image processor. Its double quad-core system and dedicated AF calculation circuit provide the power behind the ultra-fast autofocus speed and brilliant image quality.
In-body image stabilisation
The IS built into the E-M5 Mark III provides up to 5.5 shutter speed steps of correction*, meaning there is nothing holding you back from going out and capturing the world. And it is in the camera, so you have clear handheld shooting results with every lens. When using a compatible lens like the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12–100mm F4 IS PRO, the Sync IS feature makes sure the camera and lens work together perfectly to deliver up to 6.5 EV steps of correction.
121-point all-cross type
With an amazing 121 points in an all-cross-type layout, with on-chip Phase Detection AF, the E-M5 Mark III can hold up to all your photography needs. Even patterns and moving subjects can be captured at high speed with precision.
High precision
Capturing clear photos in low light or darker objects in front of a darker background is particularly challenging – but the
E-M5 Mark III can master the challenge perfectly. The fast autofocus remains precise even at the widest aperture setting, taking in colours and shapes to make sure the subject stand out.
AF Target mode
As the E-M5 Mark III is made for photography that suites you, it features the AF Target mode. This has six options for focusing accurately on your subject during action or macro photography. The single-action button makes capturing the scenes you want fast and easy.
Face/Eye Priority AF
For portrait photography, or simply capturing people around you, the
E-M5 Mark III has the ability to automatically detect human faces and eyes. The result is precise focusing on your subject with every click or tap of the shutter release.
Iconic design
The E-M5 Mark III takes the iconic design of the original OM system a step higher. The delta shape at the top of the camera, an iconic features of the OM system design, can likewise be seen here. The slightly bevelled top rim tunes the balance between the leather-like material and top portion height to underscore the camera’s advanced look.
Easy viewing
The ridge of the Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) on the E-M5 Mark III is wider to make the camera appear more stable – and easier for you to operate. The large EVF with long eye point also makes it possible for eyeglass-wearers to enjoy capturing images.
Flexible shooting
With the swivel LCD monitor on the E-M5 Mark III, you don’t have to take on awkward or uncomfortable positions when shooting. The monitor adjusts to you – whether for shooting high up or down low. This is also a must-have when recording films featuring dynamic scenes.
Weatherproof body
Wherever your fancy takes you, go there with the E-M5 Mark III. Its full set-up of seals makes it splashproof, dustproof and freezeproof down to –10°C. The most severe environments – from rain to snow to dust – are no match for the E-M5 Mark III.
Supersonic Wave Filter (SSWF)
Get the best of the class – and have the satisfaction of knowing you will get clear results. Whenever you change lenses on the E-M5 Mark III, the camera instantly removes any dust on its sensor by vibrating at ultra-high speeds of over 30,000 times per second. The special coating on the sensor prevents dust even further.
Specifications |
Type |
Lens mount |
Micro Four Thirds |
Image Sensor |
Type |
4/3'' Live MOS sensor |
Effective pixels |
20.4 Megapixels |
Filter array |
Primary colour filter (RGB) |
Aspect ratio & area |
4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm |
Full resolution |
21.8 Megapixels |
Engine |
Type |
TruePic VIII |
Filter |
Dust reduction filter |
Supersonic Wave Filter |
Viewfinder |
Type |
Electronical Viewfinder |
Pixel number |
2.360K dots |
Diopter adjustment |
Equipped ‑4.0 ‑ +2.0 diopters / built‑in type |
Field of view |
Approx. 100% |
Magnification |
Max. 1.37x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at ‑1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style) |
Eye point |
27mm at ‑1 dioptre from eyepiece lens |
Style |
3 styles selectable |
Displayed information |
Aperture value |
Shutter speed |
AF frame (super impose) |
AF confirmation mark |
AF lock |
Auto bracket |
Battery check |
Exposure compensation indicator |
Exposure compensation value indicator |
Exposure level indicator |
Exposure mode |
Flash |
FP flash |
IS activating mode |
Metering mode |
Number of storable sequential pictures |
White balance |
Level Gauge |
Highlight & Shadow |
Live Pre-view function |
Histogram |
Correction of colour temperature |
+/‑ 7 levels |
S-OVF |
Expands the Live View dynamic range |
*Available in the EVF when in P, A, S and M modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF. |
Live View |
Displayed information |
Aperture |
Shutter speed |
Auto bracket |
AE lock |
Focus mode |
Shooting mode |
Battery check |
IS activating mode |
Face / Eye detection mode |
Record mode |
ISO |
Sequential shooting mode |
White Balance |
Metering mode |
Exposure compensation value |
AF frame display |
AF confirmation mark |
Shooting information |
Spot metering area |
Super FP |
Flash status |
Touch Panel Condition |
Focal length |
Flash mode |
Histogram |
Level Gauge |
Highlight & Shadow |
Focus peaking |
Number of storable pictures |
Custom |
Face detection |
Flash intensity |
WiFi |
Field of view |
Approx. 100% |
Magnification levels |
3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x |
Dynamic range expansion |
When in HDR1 or HDR2 |
Display modes |
Comparison |
Grid (4 types) |
Grid |
Histogram |
Level Gauge |
Magnified View |
Standard information |
Off |
Image Stabiliser |
Type |
Sensor shift |
Modes |
Five‑dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic |
Effective Compensation Range |
Up to 6.5 EV steps (Sync IS) |
Up to 5.5 EV steps (CIPA) |
Live View stabilisation |
Available |
Lens IS priority |
Available |
Focusing System |
Method |
TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system (when non high‑speed contrast AF compatible lens is used, it works as MF assist) |
Focus areas |
121 points * / |
121 points contrast AF |
All target, single target (normal / small), group target (5‑area / 9‑area / 25‑area) |
* All cross type |
AF lock |
Available; Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised) |
Modes |
Manual focus |
Single AF* |
Continuous AF* |
Preset MF** |
AF* Tracking |
Stacking |
* incl. manual override |
** Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used. |
AF illuminator |
Equipped |
Manual focus |
Available; With enlarged focusing area or focus peaking |
Face Detection extension |
Eye Detect AF: Off |
Left side priority |
Near side priority |
Right side priority |
Predictive AF |
Available |
AF tracking |
Available; Available in continuous AF mode |
Focus peaking |
Colour selection |
White, black, red, yellow |
Intensity |
High / Normal / Low |
Back light effect |
On / Off |
Focus Bracketing Mode |
Number of images |
3 - 999 shots |
Step size |
10 levels |
Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses |
Focus Stacking Mode |
Technology |
8 shots are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image |
Compatible with: M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 7‑14mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑100mm F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40‑150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 PRO |
M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC‑14, M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC‑20 |
Angle of view becomes slightly smaller |
Exposure System |
Modes |
Programme automatic |
Aperture priority |
Shutter priority |
Manual |
Bulb |
Time |
Movie |
HDR |
Custom shooting |
Exposure compensation |
+/‑ 5 EV (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) |
Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV. |
Exposure bracketing |
2 / 3 / 5 frames (+/‑ 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps) |
7 frames (+/‑ 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps) |
ISO bracketing |
3 frames (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps) |
AE lock |
Available |
My Mode |
3 settings storable |
Shadow Adjustment Technology |
Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View) |
HDR bracketing |
3 / 5 frames (+/‑ 2 / 3 EV steps) |
7 frames (+/‑ 2 EV steps) |
Multi-Exposure |
Max. number of frames |
2 frames (shooting) |
3 frames (editing) |
Auto gain control |
Available |
Frame assistance |
Live View |
Light Metering |
Method |
TTL open aperture light metering |
Zones |
324 zones Multi‑pattern Sensing System |
Detection range |
‑2 ‑ 20 EV (17mm f2.8, ISO 100) |
Modes |
ESP light metering |
Spot metering |
Centre weighted metering |
Highlight |
Shadow |
Art Filter |
Modes |
Pop Art |
Soft Focus |
Pale & Light Colour |
Light Tone |
Grainy Film |
Pin Hole |
Diorama |
Cross Process |
Dramatic Tone |
Gentle Sepia |
Key Line |
Water colour |
Vintage |
Partial Colour* |
Bleach Bypass |
Instant Film |
Variation / Effect |
Available |
Art Filter bracketing |
Art Filters selectable |
Sensitivity |
Auto |
(customisable, default ISO LOW ‑ 6400) |
Manual |
ISO LOW ‑ 25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps |
Shutter |
Shutter type |
Computerised focal‑plane shutter |
Self timer |
2s / 12s / Custom |
Shutter Speeds |
Shutter speed range |
1/8000 ‑ 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps) |
Bulb mode |
Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes) |
High res shot |
Shutter type |
Electronic shutter |
Shutter speed |
1/8000 ‑ 60s |
Start delay |
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s |
Resolution |
JPEG: 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 10368 x 7776 |
Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift) |
Available in P/A/S/M mode |
You need to install Olympus Workspace to develop on a PC. |
Anti shock mode |
Shutter type |
Electronic first curtain shutter |
Shutter speed |
1/320* ‑ 60s |
Start delay |
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30s |
* For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected. |
Silent mode |
Shutter type |
Electronic shutter |
Shutter speed |
1/32000 ‑ 60s |
Start delay |
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s |
Flicker Scan |
Stills |
1/7634 ‑ 1/50s |
Movies |
1/250 ‑ 1/30s * |
* Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value |
White Balance |
AUTO WB system |
Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor |
Manual White balance (One-Touch) |
Available |
White balance bracketing |
3 frames / +/‑ 2, 4, 6 mired steps |
One-touch white balance |
4 custom settings can be registered |
Custom WB |
1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K ‑ 14000K) |
Preset values |
Tungsten |
Flourescent 1 |
Sunlight |
Flash |
Overcast |
Shade |
Underwater |
Auto Flash adjustment |
Off / Auto WB / Flash |
Keep warm colour |
On / Off |
Sequence Shooting |
Speed (H) |
Approx. 10fps |
Max. number of frames: RAW 150 / JPG (LF): Up to card capacity |
Speed (L) |
6fps |
Max. number of frames: RAW / JPG (LF): Up to card capacity |
Silent mode |
Speed (H) |
Approx. 30fps |
Max. number of frames: RAW 23 / JPG (LF): 26 |
Speed (L) |
Approx. 10fps |
Max. number of frames: RAW 152 / JPG (LF): Up to card capacity |
Pro Capture mode |
Speed (H) |
Approx. 30fps |
Speed (L) |
Approx. 10fps |
Pre-shutter Frames |
0 - 14 frames (recorded by half release prior to full release) |
Frame count limiter |
1- 99 frames / Off (unlimited frames) (incl. pre‑shutter frames) |
Conditions |
Memory card: TOSHIBA SDHC UHS‑II R95 W90 EXCERIA™ |
When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑40mm f2.8 Pro |
Maximum sequential shooting speed may be affected by several factors including lens used, brightness, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO setting. |
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. |
Image Processing |
Colour space |
sRGB / AdobeRGB |
Sharpness + Contrast |
5 levels |
Contrast |
5 levels |
Saturation |
5 levels |
Black & White filter |
Yellow, Orange, Red, Green |
Black & White toning |
Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode |
Picture mode |
Gradation |
4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key) |
Engine |
TruePic VIII |
Art Filter bracketing |
Available |
Tele converter effect |
2x |
Fisheye compensation |
Available when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO is attached Angle of view adjustable in 3 levels Compensation automatically ON when using Underwater Modes, available (can be confirmed in Live View) |
Flash |
Type |
Detachable flash with bounce capability (bundled) |
Modes |
AUTO |
Manual |
Manual (Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64) |
Red-eye reduction |
Slow synchronisation with red-eye reduction |
Slow synchronisation |
Slow synchronisation 2nd curtain |
Fill-in |
Off |
TTL-Auto |
Flash compensation |
+/‑ 3 EV / 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps |
Guide number |
12.9 (ISO 200) |
X-sync speed |
1/250s |
External Flash Control |
X-sync speed |
1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode) |
Type |
TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL |
Modes |
Auto |
Red-eye reduction |
Slow synchronisation |
2nd curtain and slow synchronisation |
Fill-in for exclusive flash |
Manual |
Intensity |
+/‑ 3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps) |
Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash. |
Compatible external flash |
FL‑14, FL‑20, FL‑36R, FL‑50R, FL‑300R, FL‑600R, FL‑700WR, FL‑900R, STF‑8 |
Wireless Flash Control |
Number of channels |
4 channels |
Compatible external flash |
FL‑36R, FL‑50R, FL‑300R, FL‑600R, FL‑700WR, FL‑900R |
Control method |
Triggered and controlled by bundled flash |
Group setting |
4 groups |
Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. |
Radio wireless control |
Available |
Monitor |
Monitor type |
Vari‑angle LCD ‑ Touch Panel |
Monitor size |
7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2) |
Resolution |
1037K dots |
Brightness adjustment |
+/‑ 7 levels |
Colour balance |
+/‑ 7 levels Vivid (default) / Natural |
Touch Control fucntions |
AF area enlargement |
AF area selection |
Art Filter |
Enlargement |
Enlargement playback |
Frame forward/backward |
Live Guide |
Scene Modes |
Shooting mode |
Shutter release |
Super Control Panel |
Wifi connection |
Level Gauge |
Detection |
2‑axis |
Display |
Rear display and viewfinder |
Super Control Panel |
Displayed information |
Battery indicator |
Record mode |
Shutter speed |
Aperture value |
Exposure compensation indicator |
ISO |
AE bracketing |
AF frame |
Focus mode |
AEL notification |
Face detection |
Number of storable frames |
Metering mode |
Exposure mode |
Exposure level view |
Flash compensation value |
Colour space |
Gradation |
Colour saturation compensation value |
Sharpness compensation value |
Contrast compensation value |
White balance |
White balance compensation value |
Noise reduction |
Flash mode |
Drive mode |
Internal temperature warning |
Histogram |
Recording Formats |
RAW |
12bit |
RAW & JPEG |
Applied parallel recording |
JPEG |
Applied |
Aspect ratio |
4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4 |
Image Size |
RAW |
5184 x 3888 compressed |
5184 x 3888 Fine (compression: 1/4) |
Still Image Recording |
EXIF |
2.3 |
DCF |
Applied |
RAW |
Applied |
Movie Recording System |
Recording format |
MOV(MPEG‑4AVC/H.264) |
Picture mode |
Flat |
Time code |
Rec run / Free run |
Drop frame / Non‑drop frame |
Image Stabilisation Mode |
Applied Sensor shift |
M‑IS1 (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS) |
M‑IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS) |
4K Movie quality |
4096 x 2160 (C4K) / 24p / IPB (approx. 237 Mbps) |
3840 x 2160 (4K) / 30p, 25p, 24p / IPB (approx. 102 Mbps) |
HD Movie quality |
Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) / 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL‑I (A‑I), IPB (SF, F, N) (MOV) |
Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) / 60p, 50p / IPB (SF, F, N) (MOV) |
HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL‑I (A‑I), IPB (SF, F, N) (MOV) |
ALL‑I: ~ 202 Mbps |
FullHD IPB (SF: ~52Mbps, F: ~30Mbps) |
HD IPB (SF: ~26Mbps, F: ~14Mbps, N: ~10Mbps) |
Maximum Recording Time |
29min (MOV) |
Max. file size |
4GB (AVCHD) |
Exposure Modes |
Aperture priority |
Manual |
Programme automatic |
Shutter priority |
* Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter |
Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting |
UHS‑II or UHS‑I U3 card is recommended for ALL‑I shooting |
Movie Specialties |
High-Speed Recording |
1920x1080 (MOV) / 120fps |
Time lapse |
4k, 1080p, 720p (AVI Motion JPEG®) |
Fast motion |
Available |
Slow motion |
Available |
Movie clips |
1, 2, 4, 8s |
(Extension up to 16s by pressing record button before clip ends.) |
Movie effects |
Multi shot echo |
One shot echo |
Art fade |
One push tele-converter |
Old Film |
Art Filter |
Cross Process |
Diorama |
Dramatic Tone |
Gentle Sepia |
Grainy Film |
Key Line |
Light Tone |
Pale & Light Colour |
Pin Hole |
Pop Art |
Soft Focus |
Vintage |
Partial Colour* |
Bleach Bypass |
* 18 colours selectable |
Frame rate limited to 30fps or lower |
HDMI Live View |
Monitor mode |
Video signal and info display is processed |
While recording, footage is simultaneously displayed on the HDMI monitor and on the camera, but the info display is shown only on either one of the two. |
While playing movies, footage is simultaneously displayed on the HDMI monitor (normal size) and on the camera (normal size or enlarged). |
Record mode |
Only video signal is processed |
Movie quality is set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit), frame rate follows movie setting (24p, 30p and 60p settings are not recommended.), and sound will be recorded. |
Flicker Scan |
Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View) |
Sound Recording System |
Internal microphone |
Stereo |
Recording format |
High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24‑bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz) |
Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format Base |
Image footage |
30s |
Speaker |
Equipped |
Microphone functions |
Wind Noise Reduction |
Recording Volume |
Volume limiter |
Audio Dubbing |
Linking Olympus PCM Recorders |
Functions |
Slate Tone / Synchronised Audio Rec‑Movie Rec |
Compatible with: LS‑100 |
View Images |
Modes |
Single |
Index |
Clips |
Calendar |
Zoom |
Movie |
Slide show |
Light box |
Auto rotation |
Available |
Histogram in playback mode |
Available |
Shooting information |
Off / On |
Highlight/Shadow point warning |
Available |
Erase / Protect / Copy Function |
Erase modes |
Single, All, Selected |
Image protect mode |
Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected) |
Image Editing |
Editing functions |
RAW data edit |
Red-eye reduction |
Sepia |
Black & White |
Resize |
Correction of saturation |
Correction of brightness |
Correction of colour balance |
Shadow Adjustment |
Trimming |
e-Portrait |
Aspect ratio |
Menu |
Menu languages in camera |
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovak, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian |
Customisation Options |
Fn Button |
Equipped |
My Mode |
1 setting storable (Can be set to mode dial.) |
Factory reset |
Full / Basic |
Programmable button |
Equipped |
Interface |
Media |
SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS‑I, UHS‑II compatible) Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS‑II or UHS‑I U3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL‑I shooting. |
HDMI™ |
Applied Micro connector (Type D) * |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
Applied |
Wireless connectivity |
WiFi |
Bluetooth® |
* "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High‑Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. |
Hot shoe |
Equipped |
Communication method |
Bluetooth® Ver.4.2 BLE |
Microphone jack |
3.5 ø mm mini‑jack |
Wi-Fi Functions |
Easy Connection |
QR code setting |
Wireless Shooting |
Live View |
Power off |
Rec View |
Self timer |
Touch AF & Shutter |
P/A/S/M exposure modes |
Bulb mode |
Zoom |
Movie recording |
Live Composite |
Short movie |
Power Supply |
Battery |
BLS‑50 Lithium‑Ion Battery (included) |
Sleep mode |
1, 3, 5, 10 min. and off selectable. |
Battery life |
Image shooting |
310 shots (using Toshiba SDHC UHS‑I Card Exceria with IS on, with no flashes attached , based on CIPA test standards) |
Movie recording |
60min (standard JEITA conditions) 110min (when zoom and other operational functions are not used) |
USB charging |
Performance varies depending on different USB devices |
Environment |
Temperature |
‑10 ‑ 40°C Operating temperature / ‑20 ‑ 60°C storage temperature |
Humidity |
30 ‑ 90% operation humidity / 10 ‑ 90% storage humidity |
Dimensions |
Width |
125.3mm |
Height |
85.2mm |
Depth |
49.7mm |
Weight |
414g (including battery and memory card) |
366g (body only) |
Exterior |
Available Colours |
Black |
Silver |