Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH3
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Launched August 2020
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GH2
- Updated by Panasonic GH4

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and GH3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

The E-M10 IV was manufactured 7 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 IV scores against the GH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic GH3
E-M10 IV | GH3 | |||
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Revealed | August 2020 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 96 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
GH3 | E-M10 IV | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GH3
E-M10 IV | GH3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the GH3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and GH3 is 81 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and GH3.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M10 IV to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-08-04 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine VII FHD |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,744k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.7fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 12.00 m |
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, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 pounds) | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 540 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $699 | $799 |