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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 IV
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 III was announced 7 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 E-M10 III SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedAugust 2017February 2010More recent by 93 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus E-M10 III

 SP-800 UZ E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 E-M10 III SP-800 UZ 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys 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) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and SP-800 UZ is 80 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 III having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 III will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography info
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (410 grams)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
67
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (410g)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging advice
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (410 grams)
24
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Olympus SP-800 UZ
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-08-31 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 1000
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 143
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-840mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 12 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.90 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $650 $270