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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS 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
  • Announced August 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 IV
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 III was brought out 5 years later than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 E-M10 III SZ-31MR iHS 
RevealedAugust 2017February 2012Fresher by 68 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus E-M10 III

 SZ-31MR iHS E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 E-M10 III SZ-31MR iHS 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III offers 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) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 III and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and SZ-31MR iHS is 80 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher E-M10 III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (410 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
67
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (410 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
67
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging information
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (410g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-08-31 2012-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1700s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $650 $0