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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 IV
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was introduced 8 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M10 III scores versus the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic ZR1

 E-M10 III ZR1 
AnnouncedAugust 2017July 2009More recent by 99 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 ZR1 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic ZR1

 E-M10 III ZR1 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III features physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 III against the ZR1.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and ZR1 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and ZR1.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 III using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 III will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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 ZR1
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors (410g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
67
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competitors (410g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (410g)
28
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-08-31 2009-07-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine V
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.6fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $650 $280