Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX10V

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony HX10V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very close but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 III was unveiled 7 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M5 III scores vs the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 III vs the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and HX10V is 80 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and HX10V.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M5 III will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III should have an edge in sensor technology.