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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W710

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony W710, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and W710 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 III was launched 6 years later than the W710 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M5 III matches up against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony W710

 E-M5 III W710 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2013More recent by 83 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 W710 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony W710

 E-M5 III W710 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 III vs the W710.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and W710 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and W710.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 III due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Portrait photography with Sony W710
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
83
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography advice
Sony W710 Travel photography advice
77
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Landscape photography with Sony W710
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery life (310 shots)
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
34
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony W710
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-10-17 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 414 grams (0.91 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,199 $90