Hands-On Review: The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and 12-45mm f/4 PRO Lens

Building upon its legacy of compact, professional Micro Four Thirds cameras, Olympus now delivers an update to the E-M1 line with the announcement of the OM-D E-M1 Mark III Mirrorless Camera. With a new processor and loads of added features, this release should unlock even more possibilities for all types of photographers. Also released was a compact M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 PRO Lens, which will serve as a quality and lightweight general-purpose zoom for the system. After hitting the streets with E-M1 Mark III and the 12-45mm lens, it was easy to see they were agile, feature-rich units that helped create solid images in a range of conditions.

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4.0 PRO Lens

In general, when you're talking about Micro Four Thirds, portability inevitably enters the discussion—and the E-M1 Mark III delivers just that. The first thing you'll notice about the E-M1 Mark III over the previous Mark II is that it's still very compact and lightweight, with a well-balanced and ergonomic feel. Weighing 1.3 lb, the Mark III is about the same weight as its predecessor.