Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic SZ10

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic SZ10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 III was unveiled 4 years after the SZ10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M5 III scores against the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III has outside measurements 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 SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic SZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the SZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and SZ10 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and SZ10.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.