OM System OM-D E-M10 → OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Is the upgrade worth it? Every change on the spec sheet, and an honest read on who should bother.
The bottom line
The OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark III is 2 generations newer to your OM System OM-D E-M10, released 3 years later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 3 items and steps back on 3. The changes that matter most: 4K video arrives. The OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark III lists at $699 (the OM System OM-D E-M10 launched at $699, and older bodies typically sell for well under launch price on the used market). The generation gap here is modest — upgrade only if a specific change below solves a real problem in your shooting.
Upgrade to the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark III if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings no per-clip recording limit (vs a 29-min cap).
Stick with the OM System OM-D E-M10 if…
- •You shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens.
- •You shoot in low light or indoors — AF that focuses down to -2 EV gives it the edge after dark.
- •None of the headline changes map to what you actually shoot — the camera you own doesn't get worse when a successor launches.
What changed (10 items)
↑ 3 improved · ↓ 3 stepped back · → changed without a clear better/worse
| Spec | OM System OM-D E-M10 | OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| →Image Processor | TruePic VII | TruePic VIII |
| Video Capture | ||
| →Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| ↑1080p Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 120p |
| →Recording Limit | 29 min | No limit |
| Focus | ||
| ↓Low Light AF | -2 EV | -1 EV |
| General | ||
| →Dimensions | 119.5×83.6×46.7 mm | 121.5×83.6×49.5 mm |
| ↓Weight | 396g (14.0 oz) | 410g (14.5 oz) |
| ↓In-Body Stabilization | Yes | No |
| ↑Battery Life (EVF) | 320 shots | 330 shots |
| ↑Battery Life (LCD) | 320 shots | 330 shots |
What stayed the same (35 items)
Everything below is identical on both bodies — if these are what you buy a camera for, the OM System OM-D E-M10 already has them.
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Frequently asked
Is it worth upgrading from the OM System OM-D E-M10 to the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark III?
The OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark III is 2 generations newer to your OM System OM-D E-M10, released 3 years later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 3 items and steps back on 3. The changes that matter most: 4K video arrives. The OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark III lists at $699 (the OM System OM-D E-M10 launched at $699, and older bodies typically sell for well under launch price on the used market). The generation gap here is modest — upgrade only if a specific change below solves a real problem in your shooting.
What are the biggest improvements of the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark III over the OM System OM-D E-M10?
Across the spec sheet the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark III improves 3 items. The most significant: it brings no per-clip recording limit (vs a 29-min cap).
What does the OM System OM-D E-M10 still do just as well as the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark III?
35 spec items are identical between the two, including sensor type (Live MOS), sensor size (Micro Four Thirds), effective resolution (16.1 MP), lens mount (Micro Four Thirds), iso range (native) (200 – 25600), iso range (extended) (100 – 25600). If those cover your needs, the older body remains fully capable.
Does the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark III give anything up compared to the OM System OM-D E-M10?
Yes — 3 items on the spec sheet move the other way: low light af (-2 EV → -1 EV), weight (396g (14.0 oz) → 410g (14.5 oz)), in-body stabilization (Yes → No).
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