Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SH-2

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SH-2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and SH-2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was launched 16 months prior to the SH-2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M1 scores versus the SH-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 vs the SH-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and SH-2 is 71 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and SH-2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-M1 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The older E-M1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.