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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Released January 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Updated by Olympus E-330
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-300 versus Olympus E-M1 III, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-300 was revealed 16 years before the E-M1 III which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-300 scores against the E-M1 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 E-300 E-M1 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus E-300

 E-M1 III E-300 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2005More modern by 183 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1037k134kClearer display (+903k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Olympus E-M1 III

 E-300 E-M1 III 
Manually focus More precise focus

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 provides external measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-300 versus the E-M1 III.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and E-M1 III is 67 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and E-M1 III.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1 III to offer extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
51
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography info
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography info
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography highlights
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
79
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
no Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Olympus E-300Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-300 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Also called as EVOLT E-300 -
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2005-01-10 2020-02-11
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic IX
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 121
Cross type focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 134 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 624g (1.38 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at release $800 $1,800