Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs RX100 VI
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The olympus om-d e-m5 iii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £700 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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