Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S3

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and S3 (14MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 III was announced 8 years later than the S3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M5 III matches up against the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 III and the S3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and S3 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and S3.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.