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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
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
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus SH-2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and SH-2 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was manufactured 2 years later than the SH-2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the SH-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus SH-2

 E-M10 III SH-2 
IntroducedAugust 2017March 2015More recent by 31 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 SH-2 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SH-2

 E-M10 III SH-2 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III offers outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the SH-2.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and SH-2 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and SH-2.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The E-M10 III contains the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The fresher E-M10 III provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography information
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
44
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (410g)
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography features
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography features
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography details
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography details
67
has focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (410 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
55
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging advice
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (410g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-08-31 2015-03-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $650 $399