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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus SH-3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus SH-3

 E-M5 II SH-3 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 SH-3 E-M5 II 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2015Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SH-3

 E-M5 II SH-3 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
44
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
82
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than others (271g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
65
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery pack (310 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography info
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography info
74
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (310 shots)
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271g)
features focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
55
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging advice
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus Stylus SH-3
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