Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung ST65

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 III versus Samsung ST65, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and ST65 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 III was manufactured 6 years after the ST65 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M10 III scores versus the ST65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III has outside measurements 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 Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Samsung ST65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 III versus the ST65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and ST65 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and ST65.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 III will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 III provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.