Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-50

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M5 II versus Olympus SH-50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and SH-50 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-M5 II was introduced 2 years after the SH-50 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M5 II matches up against the SH-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II offers physical measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 II versus Olympus SH-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 II versus the SH-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and SH-50 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and SH-50.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer E-M5 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.