Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax XG-1

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax XG-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and XG-1 (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and XG-1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was introduced 5 years after the XG-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M5 III matches up versus the XG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III & Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 III provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax XG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the XG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and XG-1 is 80 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and XG-1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 III provides a benefit in sensor technology.