In depth comparison and review of Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III and Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake lens |
Height | 8.52 cm | 6.8 cm |
Width | 12.53 cm | 11.71 cm |
Depth | 4.97 cm | 3.9 cm |
Weight | 366 g | 332 g |
Weight Details | Camera body only: 366 g Camera with battery and memory card: 414 g |
Camera body only: 332 g Camera with battery and memory card: 380 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Silver | Brown | White |
Protection | Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant | - |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
SENSOR | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.4 Megapixel | 16.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 21,800,000 pixels | 17,200,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,400,000 pixels | 16,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (4/3") | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 24 fps | 30 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical (3-axis image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Image Processor | TruePic VIII | TruePic VIII |
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LENS | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Type | - | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 ED EZ |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 28 - 84mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 20 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 75 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual (by ring) |
Lens Construction | - | 7 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | - | 37 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Features | - | ED glass, aspherical lens, Zoom Maximum Speed Adjustment, MSC technology, Super HR (High Refractive) index lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function |
FOCUSING | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 121 | 121 |
Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View | Focus Peaking function |
AE/AF Control | Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF |
Face Detection | Eye Detect AF | Yes |
VIEWFINDER | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | - |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360,000 pixels | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 1.37x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +2 | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | 200-25600 | 100-6400 |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 25600 |
Extended ISO (Min) | 64 | - |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 64, ISO auto, ISO 200-25600 | ISO 100-25600, ISO auto (100-25600) |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight spot, shadow spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 324 | 324 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | Art Filter bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing, Flash Exposure Bracketing, white balance bracketing | - |
Special Effects | Soft focus, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, partial colour, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Bleach Bypass, Key Line, Vintage, Nostalgia, Neo Nostalgia | Soft focus, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, partial colour, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Bleach Bypass, Key Line, Vintage, Instant Film |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Fluorescent, sunlight, tungsten light, Flash, shade, overcast, Underwater, 2000K - 14000K | 2000K - 14000K |
Shutter Type | Mechanical, electronic | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/32000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
Exposure Range | EV -2-20 (ISO 100) | EV -2-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 1,040,000 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control, Touch AF | Display brightness control, display colour control |
FLASH | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Camera Flash | Detachable flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 12.9 | 5.4 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing | Flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
External Flash Name | Olympus FL-LM3 | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 4096 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | Linear PCM | PCM, WAV |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card | - | 64 GB SDXC |
Memory Card Included | No | Yes |
Image Storage | RAW 5184 x 3888 JPEG 5184 x 3888 JPEG 1024 x 768 |
RAW 4608 x 3456 JPEG 4608 x 3456 JPEG 3200 x 2400 JPEG 1280 x 960 |
Video Capture | MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 50 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 24 fps MOV - 4096 x 2160 p - 30 fps MOV - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps MOV - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps MOV - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps |
MOV - 3840 x 2160 p MOV - 1920 x 1080 p MOV - 1280 x 720 p |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Battery Type | Olympus BLS-50 Lithium Ion | Olympus BLS-50 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Olympus BLS-50 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Olympus BLS-50 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 310 shots | Photo shooting - 350 shots Video recording - 140 minutes |
CONNECTIONS | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, QR code scanning |
Print Standard | Exif Print support | Exif Print support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm) |
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
FEATURES | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | 2sec, 12sec, 1 - 30 sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 10 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 6 frames per second | 6.1 frames per second, 8.6 frames per second, 4.8 frames per second, 14.1 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | Auto power save, AE lock, AF lock, interval shooting mode, USB charging, high-speed recording, Touch Shutter technology, Focus Stacking, 50-megapixel High Resolution mode | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, Full-time Live View |
OTHERS | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL10 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, carrying bag |
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Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |