Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was revealed 5 years after the SP-810 UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M1 II matches up against the SP-810 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 II versus the SP-810 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and SP-810 UZ is 68 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.