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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 8 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1 III grades vs the SP-810 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 E-M1 III SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2020July 2011Fresher by 105 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus E-M1 III

 SP-810 UZ E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 E-M1 III SP-810 UZ 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III against the SP-810 UZ.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and SP-810 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and SP-810 UZ.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow fps (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
79
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
61
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
40
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus SP-810 UZ
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-02-11 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-864mm (36.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.20 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 gr (1.28 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Retail price $1,800 $280