Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZR3

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic ZR3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was brought out 10 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M10 IV grades against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the ZR3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and ZR3 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and ZR3.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.