Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-P1

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and E-P1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 III was manufactured 8 years after the E-P1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M10 III grades against the E-P1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Olympus PEN E-P1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III features exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 III versus the E-P1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and E-P1 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and E-P1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus E-M10 III to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III should have a benefit in sensor tech.