OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Body Silver

Before I give my review of this awesome camera, a little background on my photography journey. I learned the basics of photography on a Nikon D5300 (over 5yrs ago), then over time I upgraded to a full frame D750. After years of shooting for fun and semi-professionally, I decided to down size and I purchased a used Olympus Em10 mark I. This is when I fell in love with the M43 format as the size and portability allowed me to take my camera everywhere and with that, some of my favorite images were on my Olympus. Coupled with some good glass like the Panny 20mm 1.7, the images were amazing and SHARP. Fast forward to today, I decided to try out the new Nikon Z50 as a way to go full Nikon and possibly get rid of my Olympus. Not because of image quality, but the autofocus on the Em10 Mark I (over 7 yr old camera) was slow especially when trying to track my daughter. I used the Z50 for a little over a week and sure the images were great as was the autofocus, but I hated having to use the Z adapter to use my other glass as it added more bulk which defeated the purpose of such a small camera. To sum things up, I returned the Z50 and ultimately purchased the Olympus em5 mark iii and I could not be happier. The Em5 mark iii sensor is a big improvement from the older 16mp m43 sensor, the dynamic range is GREAT, low light has definitely improved, and 20mp is perfect for whatever I need to shoot. As for image comparisons with the Z50 vs Em5 iii, I can honestly say the the Em5 iii is neck and neck with the Z50. The kit lens on the Z50 is stellar and portrays excellent color and sharpness but nothing the Em5 iii can't do. Once you throw on some good glass, the Olympus really shows you what it can do and that updated sensor shines! Overall, I am extremely happy with this camera. The JPEG colors are vibrant and pop, the stabilization is incredible, the autofocusing is SOOOO much better, the PRO capture is awesome for bird photography, and the EVF is probably the best I've used. If you're a M43 user or someone looking into getting into the format, this is a great camera with the ability to shoot casually AND professionally especially with the amazing M43 glass out there. A++

I have been looking for a tiny form camera that takes better pictures than my cell phone (Samsung S22 Ultra). I am just the everyday amateur photographer. I have tried several high end point and shoots to no avail. I was a bit skeptical ordering the Olympus M5 but wanted to see if it really was as good as some of the reviews. In short, my answer is yes! The Olympus is definitely a keeper. The photos are day and night sharper and clearer than my phone and my wife's Iphone 14 Pro Max. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO Lens is phenomenal. The form factor is very small, so this will be coming with me on all of my future travels stuffed away in my cargo pants pocket. In case you are wondering, the plastic body feels very solid to me. so I have no concerns regarding toughness. The M5 is weather sealed which is an added bonus. There are so many lenses to choose from. The M5 can be operated in auto like a point and shoot, or it can be used in manual with all of the options that one would expect. I love this camera.

This is a great camera for anyone who is just starting taking photos. There is so much you can do with this camera that I do not forsee needing to upgrade as I will never be a professional photographer. The micro four thirds lens system is well supported and lenses are much cheaper compared to full size lenses. I have had this camera for 7 months and I am still learning new functions. The camera and lenses are small enough that all I need is a small bag for a lens or two and a good wrist/neck strap for keep it at the ready. It can also take video in 4k/30, but I usually just record in 1080/60 to conserve storage space on sd cards. The built in microphone is pretty good, but there is a port to attach a higher quality microphone should you need it.

I upgraded to this from the OMD-EM5 mark 2. I really loved the mark 2, but wanted 120 FPS, and the bit extra MP. This camera did not disappoint. I use it on the road for both photo and video and it's small size, great stabilization, and capabilities work well. I have no issues with the body being plastic, or some sort of plastic. That keeps the weight down. I got if over the OMD-EM1 mark 2 because of the size (for about the same price). In the end, the camera is a tool, and you have to find one that works for you. The OMD-EM5 mark 3 is pretty much perfect for travel and blogging on the road.

Tried a variety of different options on th market before settling on the Olympus E-M5 Mark III. November and December of this year either tried in store, worked with a friends,or returned, the following: Canon M6 Mark II, Fujifilm XT30, Canon m50, and Sony 6400..:All great cameras, the picture quality goes far beyond my capabilities as a photographer with any of these cameras. But the best camera is the one that goes/comes with you as you venture out to take pictures, the one that feels “right in the hand”, the one you will USE. This is where the E-M5 mkIII shines: great pics, weather sealed, the best image stabilization for shaky hands, fast (not the fastest but in today’s world all the above cameras are FAST), the right size (with a good prime it’s the perfect walk around camera), and lastly the lens choices are vast... So I would suggest you get one and go out there and take some pics. We all worry way too much about comparing which cameras specs are better than another’s, and miss the point of getting back to picture taking...

If this is your first Olympus camera, then mostly you will like this camera. If you are coming from any of the last generation Olympus 16MP cameras, you will be disappointed mostly. I am an Olympus fanboy, I own OMD E-M10 MII for the past 4-5 years and thought of upgrading to a 20 MP camera. E-M5 MIII is nowhere near the quality of E-M10 MII. M10 has a solid metal body, and solid mechanical shutter. You can feel the shutter working...the last generation image sensor is wonderful. Image quality is visibly better in my M10 even if I use the same f2.8/f1.4 lenses and settings. EM5 has so many advantages...but eod if the image quality is not making a punch from the previous generation...it is no use, I returned EM5 the same day. Now I understand why camera shops are more interested in my old Olympus M10 MII than the latest MIV, I am keeping it for some time.

The drawbacks of this camera are : - no USB-C - little SW support for tethered shooting (compared to N- or C-brand) - cannot charge & shoot via USB at the same time ==> limits use for tethered setups like timelapse, astrophotography or remote operation - external battery power possible but the battery door has to stay open which leaves the camera's body exposed to outside moisture & difficult to mount onto a tripod ==> see photos - new lens mount ==> requires investment into new lenses (which fortunately weigh & cost less than those aimed at N- or C-brand) - using manual lenses is more complicated : OM-D/MFT cannot mechanically close aperture before exposure while other cameras can ==> with MFT one has to compose & focus with wide-open aperture, manually change setting, shoot, open aperture for the next shot) Positive features : + Compact size & low weight (2x crop factor) makes this a great travel camera + A viewfinder (in addition to a flexible rear LCD), usually has very little lag + Has (nearly) all features you would expect from a dSLR (in a much smaller package) + There are numerous M43/MFT lenses & useful accessories available SUMMARY : Great for low-weight travel and I like the selection of original and 3rd party lenses. The USB/power/tethering related limitations were a big disappointment as the absence of a mechanical mirror would be useful for astrophotography.

Love Olympus. Great replacement for my older camera. Photos are fabulous.