Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony ZV-E1

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was unveiled 4 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M1 III grades against the ZV-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III has got external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 III and the ZV-E1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and ZV-E1 is 67 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and ZV-E1.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-M1 III will result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 III will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.