Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10 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
- Launched February 2020
- Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched February 2011

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and SZ-10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The E-M1 III was brought out 9 years later than the SZ-10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M1 III scores versus the SZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus SZ-10
E-M1 III | SZ-10 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 110 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus E-M1 III
SZ-10 | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SZ-10
E-M1 III | SZ-10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys physical measurements 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 SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III vs the SZ-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and SZ-10 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and SZ-10.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Olympus SZ-10 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2020-02-11 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Cross focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.10 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, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 lb) | 215 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Price at launch | $1,800 | $300 |