Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70

Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was launched 2 years later than the ZS70 and that is a fairly sizable gap 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 ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III provides external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 III vs the ZS70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and ZS70 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and ZS70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 III comes with the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The fresher E-M1 III will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.