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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 IV
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and FZ80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 III was unveiled 8 months after the FZ80 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-M10 III grades vs the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic FZ80

 E-M10 III FZ80 
RevealedAugust 2017January 2017More modern by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 FZ80 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic FZ80

 E-M10 III FZ80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III provides outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the FZ80.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and FZ80 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and FZ80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ80 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer E-M10 III will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
73
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
58
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (410g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography information
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography info
67
comes with focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (410g)
display is not selfie friendly
59
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (616g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
57
manual focus
really wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging highlights
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (410g)
28
really wide (20mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (616 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic FZ80
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-08-31 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 pounds) 616 gr (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
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 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $650 $399