Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic SZ7

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic SZ7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 III was introduced 5 years after the SZ7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M10 III scores against the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys physical 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) while the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the SZ7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and SZ7 is 80 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and SZ7.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 III will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.