Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic SZ3

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic SZ3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was revealed 2 years after the SZ3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M10 II scores vs the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II against the SZ3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and SZ3 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and SZ3.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern E-M10 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.