Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic LX10
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Portability
88 Imaging
52 Features
72 Overall
60
88 Imaging
52 Features
72 Overall
60
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
(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
- Released February 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic LX10
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Launched September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
- Replaced the Panasonic LX7
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Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic LX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") use different sensor size.
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Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1 III scores versus the LX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic LX10
| E-M1 III | LX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2020 |  | September 2016 | More recent by 42 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Olympus E-M1 III
| LX10 | E-M1 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic LX10
| E-M1 III | LX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III has got 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) while the Panasonic LX10 has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 III versus the LX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and LX10 is 67 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and LX10.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer E-M1 III should have an edge in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography factors
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors (310g)
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Sports photography with Panasonic LX10
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
terrible battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography info
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography info
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
lighter than competitors (310g)
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX10
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (260 shots)
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Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
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selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (310 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 |
| Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-LX15 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2020-02-11 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic IX | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 121 | 49 |
| Cross focus points | 121 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/1.4-2.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 580 gr (1.28 lbs) | 310 gr (0.68 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 20 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 420 images | 260 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLH-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 2 | One |
| Launch cost | $1,800 | $700 |