Olympus E-M10 III vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 III was launched 5 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M10 III scores against the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III has got outer 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) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 III versus the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and DP2 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus E-M10 III will offer more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.