Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony W560

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony W560, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and W560 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 II was brought out 4 years after the W560 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M5 II grades against the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II features outside measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 II against the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and W560 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and W560.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer E-M5 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.