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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H70

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Newer Model is OM System OM-5
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H70 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony H70, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and H70 (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and H70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 III was unveiled 8 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M5 III grades versus the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony H70

 E-M5 III H70 
IntroducedOctober 2019January 2011More recent by 107 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 H70 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony H70

 E-M5 III H70 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 III has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 III and the H70.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and H70 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and H70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 III using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 III is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Portrait photography with Sony H70
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography advice
Sony H70 Street photography advice
83
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography advice
Sony H70 Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (310 shots)
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography info
Sony H70 Travel photography info
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Landscape photography with Sony H70
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony H70
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-10-17 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII BIONZ
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 414 gr (0.91 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,199 $199