Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S3

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic S3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 was introduced 3 years later than the S3 and that 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 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M10 scores versus the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 vs the S3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and S3 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and S3.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.