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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus PEN-F 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
  • Released August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 IV
Olympus PEN-F
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus PEN-F

 E-M10 III PEN-F 
IntroducedAugust 2017January 2016Newer by 20 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-M10 III

 PEN-F E-M10 III 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully 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 dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography info
Olympus PEN-F Street photography info
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (410g)
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography information
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography information
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography features
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography features
67
features focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (410g)
display isn't selfie friendly
75
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography features
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (410g)
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus PEN-F
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus PEN-F
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