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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
71 Imaging
52 Features
85 Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
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 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
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was manufactured 7 years before the E-M1 III which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M1 grades versus the E-M1 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 III E-M1 
ReleasedFebruary 2020October 2013More modern by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 E-M1 III 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1037k1037kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus E-M1 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 versus the E-M1 III.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and E-M1 III is 71 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and E-M1 III.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus E-M1 III to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography info
71
 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/320s)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
77
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Street photography info
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography info
77
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 weather proofing
 lighter than others in class (497 grams)
 great high ISO (25,600)
78
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
69
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 low battery life (350 shots)
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 III
65
 lighter than others in class (497g)
 weather proofing
 offers focus via touch
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 low battery life (350 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
79
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 good megapixels (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography info
72
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 low battery life (350 CIPA)
81
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging features
36
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes mic support
 lighter than others in class (497g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-10-28 2020-02-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePIC VII TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 81 121
Cross focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/320 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 497g (1.10 lbs) 580g (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 420 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at release $799 $1,800