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Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
65 Imaging
46 Features
64 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2016
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Later Model is OM System OM-5
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Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is fairly similar but the B700 (1/2.3") and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The B700 was unveiled 4 years prior to the E-M5 III which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the B700 scores against the E-M5 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 B700 E-M5 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Nikon B700

		

		

			
 E-M5 III B700 
LaunchedOctober 2019February 2016More modern by 44 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon B700 and Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 B700 E-M5 III 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 III has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the B700 against the E-M5 III.
Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and E-M5 III is 65 and 80 respectively.
Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and E-M5 III.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The B700 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more aged B700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon B700
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
54
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
77
 manual focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
59
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (565 grams)
83
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 has touch focus
 environment sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon B700 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
54
 excellent zoom range (24-1440mm  60.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery power (350 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 has phase detect AF
 low battery (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon B700 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography factors
66
 good battery power (350 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1440mm)
 heavier than competitors in class (565g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
77
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon B700 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography info
59
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (350 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
77
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 low battery (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon B700
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
60
 quite wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (565 grams)
84
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic socket
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Nikon B700 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Nikon Coolpix B700Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-02-23 2019-10-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 414g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 310 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $500 $1,199