Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M10 III and Olympus PEN-F

Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M10 III and Olympus PEN-F [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus PEN-F ×
Olympus OM-D E-M10 III ×
General
ModelOlympus PEN-FOlympus OM-D E-M10 III
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberPEN-FE-M10 III
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162017
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125122
Width (mm)3750
Height (mm)7284
Weight (g)434503
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Olympus E-M10 II
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.316.1
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)226.2226.2
Sensor width (mm)17.417.4
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.363.78
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score74-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.1-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)894-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 980(1.3 mp other)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.48.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens-Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-28.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-14.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)-37
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area)High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 2.36M-dot OLED, 1.08x - 1.23x magnification, 100% coverage, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensorEVF; 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.23x magnification (0.62x 35mm eq.), 19.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.620.62
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.231.23
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,037,0001,037,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1414
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAUTO: ISO Low (80) - 25600 (customizable, Default: 80-1600); Manual ISO: Low (80) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectableAUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-6400) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb (kelvin)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4); wb tuning: +/-7 steps along a-b / g-m axis
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (kevin setting)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot meteringDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight*1, Night scene, Night + Portrait, ChildrenScene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Children, Night scene, Sport, Hand-held Starlight, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual（1/1 (full) - 1/64）
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual (1/1 (full) - 1/64)
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)95
Flash range descriptionBundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100GN=5.8 (ISO100, m) / GN= 8.2 (ISO200, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 or via wi-fi
  • threaded cable release
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • combined av/usb connector compatible with optional remote cable rm-uc1
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.850.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.950.33
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.48.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)43-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.58.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3933
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.48.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2914
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.140.14
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.090.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.410.28
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.05
Startup time (s)1.81
Play -> record time (s)0.50.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)64.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330330
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-330
Battery life, video (minutes)8080
Battery form factorProprietary BLN-1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • bls-50 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • olympus viewer 3 cd-rom
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or silver.Available in black or silver.



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