I have been telling my self for a long time I would not buy the EM 10 mark iii because after looking at reviews and video’s I did not feel there was enough difference to justify it over my mark ii. It turns out I was kind of right
OK, so the EM-10 mark iii was offering improvements:
(mostly taking from the EM-1 mark ii)
slightly better image stabilization
faster focus and facial recognition
faster processing engine
a little faster fps in sequential shooting
a simplified menu system
4k video
120 fps video for slow mo
slightly smaller lighter body (more plastic)
The addition of (AP) advanced photo mode (basically a shortcut to special features)
What do you loose:
less flexibility in customization.(this is kind of a big one)
The ability to set video preference through all modes (P,A,S,M)
Perhaps a little less feel to build quality. (Still really good though)
No more My Set
you only have 2 function buttons instead of 3
No add on grip (however, there is a 3d party grip available) works good.
SUMMARY:
I am really a fan of the tilt screen over the fully articulating screen. Olympus only does the tilt screen with there OM10 models. So since my OM10 mark ii is a few years old thought I might take the price advantage and buy a second OM10 mark ii body (just in case). I ultimately decided to take a leap of faith and bought the OM10 mark iii body. I think I made a good choice. The difference between the 2 models arguably similar, with the older model perhaps offering more flexibility. However, the changes for me offer some welcome enhancements for a few dollars more. You can still accomplish all the same things but are somewhat dependent on some well chosen and optimized defaults. My first feeling was a bit of culture shock. For those who feel Olympus menu system was tedious will find this one concise, intuitive, and well organized.
The new AP mode shortcuts features which were more difficult to reach on the older model. It addresses quickly getting to Live Comp, Live Time, HDR, Silent Mode, Panorama, Key Stone effect, and AE & AF bracketing (Note: Silent mode is only achievable with this shortcut). However, In each choice it resets all other choices to factory or what they set as default, may perhaps be parameters which you wish to change. You have to go into the menu system to make the changes (a big one is focus it goes back to 121 area layout, or it will set up VIVID and you want Monochrome. It does not save your changes so when you go out and back in you have to re-set your preferences. Don’t know why they did that.
Also, to get flexibility in video, you have to put the camera in Video mode. Shooting from any other mode defaults you to Program and Standard Video. Which is ok but you have no flexibility.
You must set the camera in video mode if you want 4k, Clip, or High Speed. This takes a little getting use too, but doable and the results are positive.
I have a hunch the more I use the mark iii, it will become my go to camera for general shooting and street photography.
The image quality is pretty much the same they do use the same sensor. I have always gotten great results with my EM 10 and mark ii. So great is great.
Hope my review was informative and helpful. Thanks for looking.
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| Price | — | -9% $499.99 List: $549.99 | $479.00 | $799.99 | $699.99 | $699.99 |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Adorama | Adorama | Amazon.com |
| display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
| display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| lens type | — | Macro | Wide Angle | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
| zoom type | Auto Focus | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Automatic, Manual | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom |
| shooting modes | — | Movie, Auto, Manual | Landscape; portrait mode; close-up; night portrait; food; sports mode | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI, Micro USB, Bluetooth | NFC, HDMI, USB | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI, Micro USB | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| video resolution | 1080p | 2160p | FHD 1080p | 4K DCI 2160p | 4K DCI 2160p | 4K DCI 2160p |
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16MP | Resolution | 16MP |
| | Built-in Flash | |
4 EV | Image Stabilization | 4 EV |
Weathersealed | ||
8.6 fps | Continuous Speed | 8.5 fps |
4K | Video | Full HD |
16MP | Resolution | 16MP |
| | Built-in Flash | |
4 EV | Image Stabilization | 5 EV |
Weathersealed | | |
8.6 fps | Continuous Speed | 10 fps |
4K | Video | Full HD |
16MP | Resolution | 20MP |
| | Built-in Flash | |
4 EV | Image Stabilization | 5.5 EV |
Weathersealed | | |
8.6 fps | Continuous Speed | 20 fps |
4K | Video | 4K |
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