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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86 Imaging
48 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Successor is Olympus E-P5
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and E-P3 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was revealed 9 years later than the E-P3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the E-P3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-P3

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV E-P3 
LaunchedAugust 2020August 2011Fresher by 110 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-P3

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV E-P3 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-P3 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the E-P3.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and E-P3 is 81 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and E-P3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus E-M10 IV to produce more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography factors
77
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
60
 manual focus
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Street photography factors
84
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 above average high ISO (25,600)
76
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 fixed screen
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography advice
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography advice
72
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 no phase detect AF
49
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography factors
84
 has bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
60
 provides focus via touch
 flash built-in
 no Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-P3 as a Landscape photography camera
82
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
65
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging details
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging details
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 no mic socket
35
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-P3
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus PEN E-P3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-08-04 2011-08-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 369 grams (0.81 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $0