Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony QX30

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony QX30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 III was manufactured 5 years later than the QX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M5 III scores against the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony QX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 III vs the QX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and QX30 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and QX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M5 III comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The newer E-M5 III will have an advantage in sensor innovation.