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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 7010

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 7010 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus 7010, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and 7010 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and 7010 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was launched 10 years later than the 7010 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1 III scores versus the 7010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus 7010

 E-M1 III 7010 
IntroducedFebruary 2020July 2009More recent by 129 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 7010 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus 7010

 E-M1 III 7010 

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus 7010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 III vs the 7010.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and 7010 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and 7010.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Olympus 7010
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography info
Olympus 7010 Sports photography info
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Travel photography with Olympus 7010
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography factors
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
Olympus 7010 Vlogging highlights
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus 7010
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus Stylus 7010
Otherwise known as - mju 7010
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-11 2009-07-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic IX TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 gr (1.28 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Price at launch $1,800 $200