Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS3

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 III was manufactured 10 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M5 III matches up against the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III features outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 III vs the ZS3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and ZS3 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and ZS3.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will result in greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 III should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.