Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS30

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic ZS30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly close but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 III was brought out 7 years after the ZS30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-M1 III grades versus the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III features exterior 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 ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III and the ZS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and ZS30 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and ZS30.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.