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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(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
Panasonic TS20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic TS20

 E-M10 III TS20 
LaunchedAugust 2017January 2012Fresher by 68 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 TS20 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic TS20

 E-M10 III TS20 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (410 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography highlights
67
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition (410g)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging info
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging info
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (410 grams)
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
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