Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SZ-15

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-M1 II versus Olympus SZ-15, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and SZ-15 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 II was brought out 3 years later than the SZ-15 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1 II scores versus the SZ-15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 II versus Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 II against the SZ-15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and SZ-15 is 68 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and SZ-15.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.