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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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 |