Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Review
As the entry-level model in the OM-D series, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III ($649.99, body only) is a mirrorless camera that has to serve several audiences, one of which are those who don't know an f-stop from a truck stop. Olympus has refined the interface to make the newest E-M10 easier to use, and offers some improvements for advanced amateurs, enthusiasts, and even pros looking for a lightweight, inexpensive camera. It does an acceptable job serving multiple audiences, but its sensor is dated and its focus system lags behind competing models. You're better off with the Sony a6000, which delivers higher-resolution images with less noise, and sports an autofocus system that runs circles around the Mark III.
Design
The Mark III ($649.00 at Amazon) looks a lot like the Mark II, with the same retro-chic finish. But there are some changes to the body, notably a deeper handgrip, larger control dials, and larger point type labeling buttons and dials. It isn't that far off in size (3....
The mirrorless Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III camera doesn't offer a lot of tech upgrades, instead focusing on an easier photography experience.
Compact, solid design; Built-in EVF and flash; Tilting touch LCD; 8.8fps burst shooting; In-body stabilization; Raw and JPG capture; In-camera art filters; Wi-Fi
16MP sensor seems dated; Tracking focus slows speed to 4fps; 4K video not easily accessible; No Bluetooth or NFC