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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Launched August 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 IV
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was introduced 2 years later than the TS30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M10 III grades versus the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic TS30

 E-M10 III TS30 
RevealedAugust 2017January 2015Fresher by 33 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 TS30 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic TS30

 E-M10 III TS30 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with physical dimensions 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 TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 III versus the TS30.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and TS30 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and TS30.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The newer E-M10 III should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography information
73
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (410g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography highlights
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
67
includes touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (410 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
43
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging features
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (410g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2017-08-31 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $650 $180