Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus E-M10 II

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8500 versus Olympus E-M10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the E-M10 II (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 3 years prior to the E-M10 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the E-M10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 II. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 II has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8500 versus Olympus E-M10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the E-M10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and E-M10 II is 61 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and E-M10 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8500 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.