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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M5 II versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 II was released 6 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M5 II scores against the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-M5 II SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-M5 II

 SP-565UZ E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-M5 II SP-565UZ 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the SP-565UZ.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and SP-565UZ is 80 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M5 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
82
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery pack (310 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
74
environment proofing
features touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (310 shots)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
low battery pack (310 shots)
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging details
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
82
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-06 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 81 143
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469g (1.03 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 30
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 10.1
DXO Low light score 896 68
Other
Battery life 310 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $400