Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony RX10 II

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony RX10 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and RX10 II (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was brought out 4 years after the RX10 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades vs the RX10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III features 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) while the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III against the RX10 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and RX10 II is 67 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and RX10 II.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The newer E-M1 III provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.