Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus SH-50

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus SH-50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and SH-50 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was released 15 months after the SH-50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M10 grades versus the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 vs the SH-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and SH-50 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and SH-50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M10 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more recent E-M10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.