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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Revealed January 2005
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-300
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-300 was launched 13 years before the E-M10 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the E-300 matches up against the E-M10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 E-300 E-M10 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus E-300

 E-M10 III E-300 
IntroducedAugust 2017January 2005More modern by 153 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k134kCrisper screen (+906k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Olympus E-M10 III

 E-300 E-M10 III 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-300 provides physical dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 III has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-300 versus the E-M10 III.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and E-M10 III is 67 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and E-M10 III.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus E-M10 III to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography details
48
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (8MP)
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography highlights
51
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (410 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-300
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 III
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
69
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography factors
45
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (8MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
67
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (410g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-300
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
9
no video
32
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (410g)
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Olympus E-300Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-300 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Also called as EVOLT E-300 -
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2005-01-10 2017-08-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD 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 8MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 134k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 624 grams (1.38 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $800 $650