Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX850
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M10 III was released 8 months after the GX850 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M10 III grades against the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic GX850
E-M10 III | GX850 | |||
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Launched | August 2017 | January 2017 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Olympus E-M10 III
GX850 | E-M10 III | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic GX850
E-M10 III | GX850 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III provides external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX850 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 III and the GX850.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and GX850 is 80 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and GX850.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher E-M10 III provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-08-31 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,040k 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 | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.6 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Maximum 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 210 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $650 | $548 |