Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony HX80

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony HX80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively close but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and HX80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 III was revealed 3 years after the HX80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M5 III grades vs the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 III vs the HX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and HX80 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and HX80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M5 III will result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.