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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 II was introduced 6 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-M1 II SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2010Fresher by 81 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-M1 II

 SP-600 UZ E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-M1 II SP-600 UZ 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II and the SP-600 UZ.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and SP-600 UZ is 68 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will give you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography factors
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (574 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
36
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
72
lighter than competitors (574 grams)
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
51
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
29
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competitors (574g)
20
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-09-19 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 143
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MOV, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 574 gr (1.27 lbs) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail price $1,700 $189