Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was revealed 5 years later than the E-PM1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 III grades vs the E-PM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III has got outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 III and the E-PM1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and E-PM1 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and E-PM1.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M10 III to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.