Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1
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79 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
- Later Model is Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched November 2013
- Later Model is Olympus 1s
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus 1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.
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The E-M5 II was manufactured 15 months after the 1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M5 II grades against the 1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus 1
E-M5 II | 1 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 15 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus E-M5 II
1 | E-M5 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus 1
E-M5 II | 1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus 1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-M5 II vs the 1.
![Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 size comparison Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and 1 is 80 and 79 respectively.
![Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and 1.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 II because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer E-M5 II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-II-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2013-11-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 469g (1.03 pounds) | 402g (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 896 | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photos | 410 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $699 | $700 |