Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Released February 2020
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Released January 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1 III was manufactured 9 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1 III matches up against the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Olympus SP-610UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus SP-610UZ
E-M1 III | SP-610UZ | |||
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Released | February 2020 | January 2011 | Fresher by 111 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-M1 III
SP-610UZ | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SP-610UZ
E-M1 III | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III against the SP-610UZ.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and SP-610UZ is 67 and 79 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and SP-610UZ.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2020-02-11 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic IX | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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) | 405g (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 340 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,800 | $299 |