Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Efina

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M10 III versus Pentax Efina, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 III was brought out 4 years later than the Efina and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 III versus Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 III against the Efina.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and Efina is 80 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and Efina.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 III will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.