Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic SZ1

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic SZ1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 III was launched 7 years later than the SZ1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M5 III grades vs the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 III vs the SZ1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and SZ1 is 80 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and SZ1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 III should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.