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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 8 years after the TS3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M1 III grades vs the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic TS3

 E-M1 III TS3 
IntroducedFebruary 2020August 2011Newer by 104 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 TS3 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic TS3

 E-M1 III TS3 

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera plus 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 that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III and the TS3.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and TS3 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and TS3.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
79
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2020-02-11 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 11
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 310 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Retail pricing $1,800 $380