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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

Mirrorless · Micro Four Thirds · Announced February 2020 · Discontinued (new stock may be limited)

Official site on explore.omsystem.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

Used from A$945

Lowest new

A$3,099

at Camera Electronic

Lowest used/refurb

A$945

at Digidirect

70% under new

Compare with X-T4
  • Micro Four Thirds sensor: 20.4 MP, Live MOS
  • In-body stabilisation: 7.5 stops, CIPA rating
  • Top video mode: 4K 30p
  • Subject-detection AF: Human, 121 AF points
  • Electronic viewfinder: 2.36M dots
  • Burst shooting: 60 fps, Electronic; 15 fps mechanical
  • Weight with battery: 580 g
  • Weather sealing: Sealed

Where to buy the E-M1 Mark III in Australia

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Price around the world

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate.

Lowest new and used price of the E-M1 Mark III in each market, with an approximate conversion into AUD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States——
United Kingdom——
Europe——
Australia(you)A$3,099A$945
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-16), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Price history

Price history starts the day we first price this product here; a chart appears after the second day.

Used: what it should be worth

We've seen used E-M1 Mark III prices on 1 day so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Oct 2026A$945A$945A$9451

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

Low light & noise

3.3 µm pixels

20.4 MP on a micro four thirds sensor, ISO up to 25,600

Bigger pixels gather more light each, so they tend to show less noise at high ISO, but sensor design matters as much. For real noise at ISO 6400, these sites measure it:

How it stacks up

  • 420 shots — longer battery life than 79% of the micro four thirds mirrorless cameras we list
  • 60 fps — faster bursts than 73% of the micro four thirds mirrorless cameras we list
  • 20.4 MP — more resolution than 70% of the micro four thirds mirrorless cameras we list
  • 7.5 stops — more stabilisation than 68% of the micro four thirds mirrorless cameras we list

Compare the E-M1 Mark III

vs OM System OM-1(successor)vs Fujifilm X-T4vs Sony α6600vs Panasonic Lumix GH5

Suggested kit

The body and lenses that fit it natively, picked by focal range and price from our catalog. Lowest new price today in Australia.

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIThe body.A$3,099
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH. Power O.I.S.OM System's own standard zoom at a price that suits this body: 24–120mm equivalent covers rooms, street and portraits.A$1,168
Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH.A bright f/1.7 prime for low light and soft backgrounds, at 50mm equivalent.Not priced today
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PROReaches 80–300mm equivalent for sport, wildlife and faraway detail.A$1,098
Total of the 3 priced itemsA$5,365

Lenses for the E-M1 Mark III

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Accessories for the E-M1 Mark III

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  • Speedlights & flashes

    Pre-Owned Metz Mecablitz 44 AF-1 Digital Flash for Olympus With Manual SN: 42024429 (Second Hand)

    Cheapest flash for this system at Camera Electronic · Used · 30 options

    A$45

    View at Camera Electronic

  • Wireless triggers

    Godox X5O TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Olympus and Panasonic

    Cheapest trigger for this system at Georges Cameras · New · 15 options

    A$28.28

    View at Georges Cameras

  • Lens caps & hoods

    LARMOR - Gen 5 Screen & Hood Glass LCD Protector Olympus E- M1x/ E-M1/ III/ E-M5 III/ EM10

    Cheapest cap or hood for the E-M1 Mark III at Digidirect · New

    A$39.95

    View at Digidirect

Reviews

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E-M1 Mark III specifications

Overview

Type
Mirrorless
Announced
Feb 2020
US launch price
$1,799.99
Lens
Interchangeable

Sensor & image

Sensor size
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor type
Live MOS
Resolution
20.4 MP
Native ISO
200–25,600
In-body stabilisation
Yes, 7.5 stops

Speed & autofocus

Burst (mechanical)
15 fps
Burst (electronic)
60 fps
Fastest shutter (mech.)
1/8,000s
Fastest shutter (elec.)
1/32,000s
AF points
121
Subject detection
Human

Video

Max resolution
4K
4K frame rate
30p
10-bit internal
No
Internal raw video
No
Mic input
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes

Viewfinder & screen

Viewfinder
Electronic, 2.36M dots
Rear screen
3", 1.04M dots
Screen articulation
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
Yes

Body & battery

Weight (with battery)
580 g
Dimensions (W×H×D)
134.1 × 90.9 × 68.9 mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Battery (CIPA shots)
420
Card slots
2 · SD UHS-II + SD UHS-I
USB-C
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth

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