Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.