Olympus Unveils The OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Long-awaited upgrade offers pro features in a compact and affordable body

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​Olympus has unveiled the OM-D E-M5 Mark III, four years after the launch of the Mark II, and sporting features inherited from the company’s more powerful OM-D E-M1 range to give the enthusiast-level E-M5 lineup a much-needed performance boost.

The new camera boasts a 20.4MP sensor, up to 6.5 stops of in-body image stabilisation, 4K video up to 30fps, and a High Res shot mode that delivers 50MP images. Features inherited from the E-M1 line include the celebrated Pro Capture mode, which enables you to capture 14 frames before you depress the shutter, so you never miss an action moment, and a hybrid phase-detect autofocus system.

The camera offers top-to-bottom improvements over its 2015 predecessor, and notably weighs 51g less despite packing so many upgraded features. Most impressively, however, it also manages to outspec the recently announced Nikon Z50 APS-C camera, outpunching its larger-sensored rival in almost every category, from size and resolution to stabilisation and weather sealing.