Upgrade Guide
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III→Olympus OM-D E-M10
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The OM-D E-M10 offers little measurable spec improvement over the OM-D E-M10 Mark III. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (16MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | OM-D E-M10 Mark III | OM-D E-M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -0.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.1 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -0.1 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | +0.1 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | OM-D E-M10 Mark III | OM-D E-M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £219 used | £135 used | |
| Released | 2017 | 2014 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 16MP | |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/30 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 121 points, face and eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, 81 areas, face and eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 4 stops (CIPA) | 3-axis in-body stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 8.6fps | 8fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 410g (with battery) | 396g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 1.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touch LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touch LCD, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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