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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS10 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was announced 9 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M1 III scores against the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic ZS10

 E-M1 III ZS10 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2011More modern by 111 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 ZS10 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS10

 E-M1 III ZS10 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III has outside dimensions 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 ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 III against the ZS10.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and ZS10 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and ZS10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
79
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
67
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-02-11 2011-01-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 23
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at release $1,800 $350