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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 II was announced 3 years after the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M5 II scores vs the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 E-M5 II SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 38 months
Manual focus  More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ E-M5 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 E-M5 II SP-620 UZ 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II has exterior 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) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the SP-620 UZ.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and SP-620 UZ is 80 and 78 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and SP-620 UZ.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M5 II comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern E-M5 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
71
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
34
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
82
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
65
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
48
 long zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography information
74
 environment proof
 features touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
61
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (525mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
74
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 terrible battery power (310 per charge)
41
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
82
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with microphone port
28
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic support
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII TruePic III+
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 469g (1.03 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLN-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $699 $199