Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic TS30

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.