Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2017
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 II
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic TS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The E-M10 III was revealed 5 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M10 III scores against the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic TS20
E-M10 III | TS20 | |||
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Launched | August 2017 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 68 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus E-M10 III
TS20 | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic TS20
E-M10 III | TS20 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III features outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 III vs the TS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and TS20 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and TS20.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 III has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The younger E-M10 III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2017-08-31 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.6fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 250 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $650 | $179 |