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Olympus’ range of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras currently consists of two branches. On one hand, there is the OM-D line-up which is modelled after the classic OM-1 film camera from the 1970s. On the other, we find the Pen range whose design was inspired by the original Pen F half-frame 35mm SLR cameras.

Although OM-D and Pen cameras use very similar technology, they are easily distinguishable by their design. For example, all OM-D cameras feature an electronic viewfinder inside a centrally placed hump whereas the Pen cameras either have an electronic viewfinder positioned on the left or more commonly, no viewfinder at all.

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The entry-level Olympus OM-D E-M10 III is the latest addition to the Micro Four Thirds segment and is the perfect synthesis of advanced features and an attractive design. Although it primarily targets beginners, the camera has enough advanced settings to satisfy more experienced enthusiast photographers as well.

The Fujifilm X-T20 features the same sensor and autofocus technology as the flagship X-T2 but is less expensive and comes in a simpler package. It can be classified as the X Series’ mid-range model but like the E-M10 III, it can easily suit different kinds of users with varying levels of experience.

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Update: The full E-M10 II vs III comparison is now online!

Since its introduction in 2014, the OM-D E-M10 series has proven itself extremely popular with both amateurs and enthusiast photographers thanks to its attractive design and plethora of advanced features.

Three years on from the release of the original model, Olympus has unveiled the third generation E-M10 mark III but the differences between it and its predecessor, the E-M10 mark II, are not as significant as you would expect. They share the same 16MP sensor and ISO sensitivity (Pull 100, 200-25600 ISO), 5-axis stabilisation system (4Ev of compensation), EVF and rear touch LCD screen. The burst speed is ever so sligthly better on the new camera (8.6fps vs 8.5fps in High mode, 4.5fps vs 4fps in Low mode).

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There are currently seven models within the Canon EOS M range, four of which are still in production. At the top of the chain sits the EOS M5 flagship camera, which incorporates much of the latest technology from Canon and differentiates itself by being the sole model to include a built-in viewfinder. On the other is the newly announced EOS M100, an entry-level model for those interested in upgrading from the camera on their smart device to something more serious.

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The recently announced D850 is Nikon’s much anticipated successor to the popular D810. It features a new 45MP sensor as well as the brand’s most advanced autofocus system, and is bound to become an interesting tool for those who want a high resolution and fast performance within the same body.

If the Sony A9 is the mirrorless camera that comes the closest to the D850 concerning the autofocus performance (and even has a few exclusive tricks of its own as you can read in our comparison preview here), another Sony product, the A7r mark II, should prove a serious competitor for the Nikon in the image sensor department despite being more than two years old.

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