Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic L10

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic L10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and L10 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was brought out 12 years after the L10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the L10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 III versus the L10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and L10 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and L10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M1 III to give greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III provides an edge in sensor tech.