Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX1

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very comparable but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was brought out 5 years later than the QX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III against the QX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and QX1 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and QX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 III has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern E-M1 III will have an advantage in sensor innovation.