Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX10

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony RX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very close but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 III was revealed 5 years after the RX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M5 III grades versus the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider 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") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 III vs the RX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and RX10 is 80 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and RX10.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher E-M5 III provides an edge in sensor tech.