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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

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

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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-M10 IV, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was brought out 5 months before the E-M10 IV so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1 III grades vs the E-M10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-M1 III E-M10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

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

 E-M10 IV E-M1 III 
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

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

 E-M1 III E-M10 IV 
IntroducedFebruary 2020August 2020Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III features physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 IV has proportions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 III against the E-M10 IV.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and E-M10 IV is 67 and 81 respectively.

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

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

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and E-M10 IV.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
73
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
79
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
85
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-11 2020-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 121
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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 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 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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two One
Retail cost $1,800 $699