Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung GX-1L
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2017
- Older Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched February 2006

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M10 III versus Samsung GX-1L, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The E-M10 III was released 11 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M10 III grades vs the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Samsung GX-1L
E-M10 III | GX-1L | |||
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Launched | August 2017 | ![]() | February 2006 | More modern by 141 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer display (+830k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Olympus E-M10 III
GX-1L | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung GX-1L
E-M10 III | GX-1L | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III offers outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 III versus Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 III versus the GX-1L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and GX-1L is 80 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and GX-1L.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus E-M10 III will show extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 III will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Samsung GX-1L |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2017-08-31 | 2006-02-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.6fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 7.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) | 570 gr (1.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $650 | $0 |