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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 II
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very well matched but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-M5 was brought out 8 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M5 scores vs the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

		

		

			
 E-M5 SZ-16 iHS 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 SZ-16 iHS E-M5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2012Newer by 8 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

		

		

			
 E-M5 SZ-16 iHS 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 features physical dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 and the SZ-16 iHS.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and SZ-16 iHS is 81 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and SZ-16 iHS.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-M5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography highlights
71
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
35
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Street photography information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography information
82
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 weather proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography factors
67
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 has no phase detect auto focus
42
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography details
66
 weather proof
 has touch to focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
65
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography highlights
73
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 does not have Time Lapse function
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery power (220 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
34
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
31
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-30 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 425 gr (0.94 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 826 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $799 $230