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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 1

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 1 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Successor is Olympus 1s
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 1 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus 1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and 1 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was launched 6 years after the 1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades vs the 1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus 1

		

		

			
 E-M1 III 1 
LaunchedFebruary 2020November 2013More modern by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 1 E-M1 III 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus 1

		

		

			
 E-M1 III 1 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III provides outer 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 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus 1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III against the 1.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and 1 is 67 and 79 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and 1.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Olympus 1
77
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
48
 focusing manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Olympus 1
78
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
70
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography details
Olympus 1 Sports photography details
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max fps (60.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 has phase detect autofocus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 great battery (410 CIPA)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography details
Olympus 1 Travel photography details
79
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
61
 great battery (410 CIPA)
 offers touch to focus
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography info
Olympus 1 Landscape photography info
81
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 has double storage slots
49
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 great battery (410 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging details
Olympus 1 Vlogging details
79
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone port
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic port
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus 1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus Stylus 1
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus Stylus 1
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-02-11 2013-11-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 121 25
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 580g (1.28 lbs) 402g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 179
Other
Battery life 420 shots 410 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 1
Retail cost $1,800 $700