Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony HX350

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony HX350, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was launched 3 years after the HX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades vs the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III offers external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III vs the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and HX350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1 III includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher E-M1 III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.