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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
56
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Olympus E-3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Released February 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-1
  • Successor is Olympus E-5
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was revealed 13 years prior to the E-M10 IV and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-3 grades against the E-M10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 E-3 E-M10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-3

 E-M10 IV E-3 
LaunchedAugust 2020February 2008More recent by 151 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-M10 IV

 E-3 E-M10 IV 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 has got outside measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-3 versus the E-M10 IV.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and E-M10 IV is 56 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and E-M10 IV.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus E-M10 IV to show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography advice
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 Street photography information
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-3
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography information
55
weather proof
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
85
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography highlights
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
18
no video recording
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Olympus E-3Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2008-02-20 2020-08-04
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 121
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 8.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lbs) 383 grams (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 571 not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $670 $699