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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus SZ-11, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was introduced 8 years after the SZ-11 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M1 III grades against the SZ-11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus SZ-11

 E-M1 III SZ-11 
ReleasedFebruary 2020July 2011More modern by 105 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 SZ-11 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SZ-11

 E-M1 III SZ-11 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III features outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus SZ-11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 III vs the SZ-11.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and SZ-11 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and SZ-11.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
79
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
65
lighter than others (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography information
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
40
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SZ-11
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus SZ-11
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-02-11 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 LI-50B
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 One
Pricing at launch $1,800 $253