Nikon P530 vs Olympus E-M1 II

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon P530 vs Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is relatively close but the P530 (1/2.3") and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The P530 was manufactured 3 years before the E-M1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the P530 scores versus the E-M1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P530 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P530 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 II has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P530 vs Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P530 vs the E-M1 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and E-M1 II is 67 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P530 and E-M1 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P530 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-M1 II will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P530 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.