Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 II was unveiled 2 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M5 II grades vs the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 II against the SP-820UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and SP-820UZ is 80 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and SP-820UZ.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M5 II will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.