Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus PEN-F
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Replacement is Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus PEN-F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

The E-M10 III was launched 20 months after the PEN-F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 III matches up against the PEN-F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus PEN-F
E-M10 III | PEN-F | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | ![]() | January 2016 | Newer by 20 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-M10 III
PEN-F | E-M10 III | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus PEN-F
E-M10 III | PEN-F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III features physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus PEN-F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 III vs the PEN-F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and PEN-F is 80 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and PEN-F.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus PEN-F to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Olympus PEN-F |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-08-31 | 2016-01-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.6 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 pounds) | 427 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $650 | $1,000 |