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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus SH-2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and SH-2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was introduced 4 years after the SH-2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M1 III matches up against the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus SH-2

 E-M1 III SH-2 
LaunchedFebruary 2020March 2015Newer by 60 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 SH-2 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SH-2

 E-M1 III SH-2 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III has physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the SH-2.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and SH-2 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and SH-2.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 III should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
44
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography details
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
79
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
74
good battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
55
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-02-11 2015-03-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Dual One
Cost at launch $1,800 $399