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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
80 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • New Model is Olympus SH-3
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Olympus SH-2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and SH-2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 II was introduced about the same time to the SH-2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M5 II grades versus the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
 E-M5 II SH-2 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 SH-2 E-M5 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
 E-M5 II SH-2 
LaunchedFebruary 2015March 2015Similar age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 II has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M5 II versus Olympus SH-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 II versus the SH-2.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and SH-2 is 80 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and SH-2.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M5 II features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier.
	
			Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
72
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
44
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography features
Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
82
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 environment proof
 great high ISO (25,600)
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (271 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography info
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography info
65
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 bad battery life (310 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
74
 environment proof
 boasts focus via touch
 MP count good (16MP)
 selfie friendly display
 bad battery life (310 per charge)
74
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (271 grams)
 features focus via touch
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography details
74
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 bad battery life (310 CIPA)
55
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging advice
82
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes external microphone support
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (271g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Olympus Stylus SH-2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2015-03-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type MOS BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 469 grams (1.03 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $399