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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony ZV-1 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Updated by OM System OM-5
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 III was launched 7 months before the ZV-1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M5 III matches up vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 E-M5 III ZV-1 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 ZV-1 E-M5 III 
AnnouncedMay 2020October 2019More modern by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 E-M5 III ZV-1 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 III versus the ZV-1.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and ZV-1 is 80 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and ZV-1.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M5 III contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more aged E-M5 III will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
77
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 comes with face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
83
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 weather proof
 very good high ISO (25,600)
85
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect AF
 terrible battery pack (310 per charge)
71
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 comes with tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery (260 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
77
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
81
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
77
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 terrible battery pack (310 shots)
70
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging info
84
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone port
86
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone port
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIISony ZV-1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Sony ZV-1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-10-17 2020-05-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 121 315
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 414 gr (0.91 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,199 $750