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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus E-M10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and E-M10 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 III was announced 5 years after the E-M10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M1 III grades versus the E-M10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus E-M10

 E-M1 III E-M10 
LaunchedFebruary 2020March 2014Newer by 72 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 E-M10 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-M10

 E-M1 III E-M10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1037k1037kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 has specifications of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus E-M10 in our newest 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 are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III and the E-M10.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and E-M10 is 67 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and E-M10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1 III to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography advice
Olympus E-M10 Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 Sports photography highlights
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
79
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
67
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
33
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-M10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus OM-D E-M10
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-02-11 2014-03-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 81
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lb) 396 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 884
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Launch cost $1,800 $600