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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 |