Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SH-1

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus SH-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very similar but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and SH-1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-M5 was introduced 23 months prior to the SH-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M5 matches up against the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 provides exterior 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 SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus SH-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 versus the SH-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and SH-1 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and SH-1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more aged E-M5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.