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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 IV
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PM2
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus E-PM1

 E-M10 III E-PM1 
IntroducedAugust 2017November 2011Fresher by 71 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 E-PM1 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-PM1

 E-M10 III E-PM1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography factors
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography info
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography info
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors (410 grams)
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography advice
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
67
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors (410 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM1
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Vlogging camera
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (410g)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-PM1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Olympus PEN E-PM1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-08-31 2011-11-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.6 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 265 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 499
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $650 $499