Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic SZ3

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic SZ3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-M10 III was announced 4 years after the SZ3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 III grades against the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III provides outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 III versus the SZ3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and SZ3 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and SZ3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III provides the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The younger E-M10 III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.