Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony A560

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony A560, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and A560 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 II was launched 4 years later than the A560 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M5 II grades versus the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II features outer 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 Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the A560.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and A560 is 80 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and A560.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-M5 II will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger E-M5 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.