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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89 Imaging
53 Features
80 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Refreshed by OM System OM-5
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 III was revealed 3 years after the RX100 V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M5 III grades versus the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony RX100 V

		

		

			
 E-M5 III RX100 V 
AnnouncedOctober 2019October 2016More modern by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 RX100 V E-M5 III 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony RX100 V

		

		

			
 E-M5 III RX100 V 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony RX100 V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 III and the RX100 V.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX100 V size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and RX100 V is 80 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and RX100 V.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M5 III has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The younger E-M5 III is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography information
77
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
66
 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
 Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
83
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
85
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 V Sports photography advice
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 bad battery (310 shots)
70
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides tracking focus
 has phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography info
Sony RX100 V Travel photography info
77
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 bad battery (310 per charge)
80
 lighter than competitors in class (299g)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography factors
77
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 bad battery (310 CIPA)
70
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 V Vlogging advice
84
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic socket
81
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
 lack of microphone jack
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony RX100 V
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-10-17 2016-10-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 121 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual -
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/2000 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 414g (0.91 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 310 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,199 $998