Olympus · Released Jun 2020 Last verified June 15, 2026

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III Review

Name: Olympus OM-D E-M1 III
Brand: Olympus

Micro Four Thirds · 2020

Specdex verdict The Olympus OM-D E-M1 III is a competent mid-range pick when the price is right — see our cheaper-and-better alternatives below for context.

Olympus's Olympus OM-D E-M1 III — 2020 Micro Four Thirds camera, a heritage pick.

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 III — Micro Four Thirds · 2020

Specdex verdict

Solid

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+Mature system, great used market
+Proven lens lineup
+Often on sale

Cons

−Older AF system
−Heavier than modern mirrorless
−Firmware updates trailed off

Who's the Olympus OM-D E-M1 III for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Skip

At $1,799 you're in flagship territory — check the "cheaper alternatives" block below for nearer-equivalent picks at half the price.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Olympus OM-D E-M1 III.

Camera body
Battery + charger
Strap
Body cap
USB-C cable

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.