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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 II was revealed 2 years after the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M5 II matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 E-M5 II SZ-16 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 26 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus E-M5 II

 SZ-16 iHS E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 E-M5 II SZ-16 iHS 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 II against the SZ-16 iHS.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and SZ-16 iHS is 80 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The E-M5 II has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The younger E-M5 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Street photography information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography information
82
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography advice
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery (310 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
74
environment proof
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (310 per charge)
65
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery (310 shots)
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 II
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
82
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $230