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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony WX350

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced October 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • New Model is OM System OM-5
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony WX350, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and WX350 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 III was introduced 5 years after the WX350 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M5 III scores versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony WX350

 E-M5 III WX350 
AnnouncedOctober 2019February 2014Newer by 70 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 WX350 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony WX350

 E-M5 III WX350 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III offers physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the WX350.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and WX350 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and WX350.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M5 III will resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
83
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (310 CIPA)
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (310 shots)
72
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery life (310 per charge)
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony WX350
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-10-17 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 414 gr (0.91 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,199 $270