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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Newer Model is OM System OM-5
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Epson and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was brought out 11 years prior to the E-M5 III and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R-D1x scores versus the E-M5 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Olympus E-M5 III

 R-D1x E-M5 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Epson R-D1x

 E-M5 III R-D1x 
RevealedOctober 2019February 2009Fresher by 129 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kSharper screen (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-M5 III

 R-D1x E-M5 III 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x provides outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 III has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-M5 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the R-D1x compared to the E-M5 III.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and E-M5 III is 75 and 80 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and E-M5 III.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will give you more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
lack of manual exposure
low MP (6 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography info
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography info
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
83
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography advice
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
not so great battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
39
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (620g)
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
77
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1x
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
9
can't record video
84
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-M5 III
 Epson R-D1xOlympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Brand Epson Olympus
Model type Epson R-D1x Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-27 2019-10-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 235k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 pounds) 414 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLN-1
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,709 $1,199