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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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
Olympus SZ-10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus SZ-10

 E-M1 III SZ-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2011Fresher by 110 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SZ-10

 E-M1 III SZ-10 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography advice
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
79
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
65
lighter than others (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SZ-10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus SZ-10
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