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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 III
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was revealed 6 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M1 II grades vs the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 E-M1 II SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedSeptember 2016February 2010Newer by 81 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus E-M1 II

 SP-800 UZ E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 E-M1 II SP-800 UZ 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II offers outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II vs the SP-800 UZ.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and SP-800 UZ is 68 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition (574 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (350 shots)
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excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition (574g)
weather proofing
features focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
61
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (350 per charge)
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition (574 grams)
24
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Olympus SP-800 UZ
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 1000
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 143
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 12 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MOV, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574 gr (1.27 pounds) 455 gr (1.00 pounds)
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 All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Retail cost $1,700 $270