Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2015
- Older Model is Olympus E-M5
- Later Model is Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Older Model is Olympus SH-2

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-M5 II versus Olympus SH-3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and SH-3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The E-M5 II was brought out 12 months before the SH-3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M5 II matches up versus the SH-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus SH-3
E-M5 II | SH-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus E-M5 II
SH-3 | E-M5 II | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2015 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SH-3
E-M5 II | SH-3 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M5 II versus Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the SH-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and SH-3 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and SH-3.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M5 II comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older E-M5 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2016-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 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 Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 11.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
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) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 469 gr (1.03 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
Physical 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 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 pictures | 380 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $699 | $579 |