Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G10

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and G10 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was manufactured 9 years later than the G10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M1 III scores vs the G10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III features physical 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 Panasonic G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III against the G10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and G10 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and G10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus E-M1 III to show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III will have an advantage in sensor technology.