Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively close but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 was revealed 16 months after the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M5 grades vs the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 compared to the SP-610UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and SP-610UZ is 81 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and SP-610UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M5 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 should have an edge in sensor technology.