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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1R 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic S1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was launched 17 months prior to the S1R making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M10 III grades against the S1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic S1R

 E-M10 III S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus E-M10 III

 S1R E-M10 III 
ReleasedFebruary 2019August 2017More modern by 17 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic S1R

 E-M10 III S1R 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III has got outside measurements 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 Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic S1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 III against the S1R.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and S1R is 80 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and S1R.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S1R will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
87
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
high resolution (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography info
Panasonic S1R Street photography info
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography features
Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery life (360 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography details
Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
67
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (410g)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
high resolution (47MP)
low battery life (360 shots)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery life (360 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,020g)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-08-31 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lbs) 1020g (2.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) -
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at release $650 $3,698