Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic SZ8

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic SZ8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 III was released 3 years later than the SZ8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M10 III grades vs the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 III and the SZ8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and SZ8 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and SZ8.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 III includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The newer E-M10 III will have an advantage in sensor innovation.