Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus PEN-F
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Announced January 2016
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
Following is a extended review of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus PEN-F, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1 III was introduced 4 years after the PEN-F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades versus the PEN-F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Olympus PEN-F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus PEN-F
E-M1 III | PEN-F | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | January 2016 | More modern by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-M1 III
PEN-F | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus PEN-F
E-M1 III | PEN-F | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 1037k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III provides physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus PEN-F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the PEN-F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and PEN-F is 67 and 84 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and PEN-F.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger E-M1 III will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus PEN-F |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-02-11 | 2016-01-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 81 |
Cross focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580g (1.28 lbs) | 427g (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 330 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Price at release | $1,800 | $1,000 |