Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic ZR3

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic ZR3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very close but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 III was revealed 7 years later than the ZR3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M10 III scores versus the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 III and the ZR3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and ZR3 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and ZR3.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 III will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer E-M10 III should have an advantage in sensor tech.