• 4/3 226.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 25.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Olympus E-M10 III advantages over Panasonic GH6

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.78 vs 3.00 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer video battery life
    80 vs 60 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    49 mm vs 99 mm
    Thinner
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 200 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic GH6 advantages over Olympus E-M10 III

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    3 years vs 7 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    1840k vs 1037k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    25.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    75.0 fps vs 8.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

  • Superbly-built, comfortable and compact body; Pairs beautifully with pancake kit lens; Excellent image quality; Excellent performance in most respects; Great single-shot autofocus; Really nice viewfinder and touch-screen display; Friendlier user interface courts amateurs.

  • Some controls are a bit small and tightly-packed; Hand grips are still a bit modestly-sized for larger lenses; Continuous and video autofocus just isn't up to snuff; New user interface can feel limiting to advanced photographers; Underwhelming battery life.

  • Read our Olympus E-M10 III Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M5 II

Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-M5 II
  • $549
  • 4/3
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Internal flash
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • High resolution composite

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GH6
Olympus E-M5 II
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

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Compared to Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-M10 II
  • $549
  • 4/3
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $349
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GH6
Olympus E-M10 II
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $349
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash

Compare Panasonic GH6 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic GX85
  • $549
  • 4/3
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GH6
Panasonic GX85
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • High resolution composite
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Olympus E-M1X

Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-M1X
  • $549
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $2240
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • High resolution composite

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH6
Olympus E-M1X
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Newer
  • $2240
  • 4/3
  • Built-in GPS
  • Longer video battery life

Compare Panasonic GH6 vs Olympus E-M1X

Compared to Panasonic G95

Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic G95
  • $549
  • 4/3
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH6
Panasonic G95
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Internal flash

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