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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Renewed by OM System OM-5
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and H20 (10MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 III was unveiled 10 years after the H20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M5 III grades against the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony H20

 E-M5 III H20 
RevealedOctober 2019May 2009Newer by 127 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 H20 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony H20

 E-M5 III H20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 III versus the H20.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and H20 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and H20.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will resolve greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 III should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography factors
Sony H20 Street photography factors
83
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Sports photography with Sony H20
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (310 shots)
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
77
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (310 per charge)
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Landscape photography with Sony H20
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery power (310 per charge)
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging factors
Sony H20 Vlogging factors
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony H20
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-10-17 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 2cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414 gr (0.91 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,199 $249