Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-100

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SP-100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and SP-100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 II was manufactured 2 years later than the SP-100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M1 II scores against the SP-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the SP-100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and SP-100 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and SP-100.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1 II will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.