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Olympus E-M5 II vs Stylus 1s

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II and the Olympus Stylus 1s are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in February 2015 and April 2015. The E-M5 II is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the Stylus 1s is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a Four Thirds (E-M5 II) and a 1/1.7-inch (Stylus 1s) sensor. The E-M5 II has a resolution of 15.9 megapixels, whereas the Stylus 1s provides 11.8 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Olympus E-M5 II
versus
Olympus Stylus 1s
Olympus E-M5 II   Olympus Stylus 1s
Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Micro Four Thirds lenses 28-300mm f/2.8
15.9 MP – Four Thirds sensor 11.8 MP – 1/1.7" sensor
1080/60p Video 1080/30p Video
ISO 200-25,600 ISO 100-12,800
Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) Electronic viewfinder (1440k dots)
3.0" LCD – 1037k dots 3.0" LCD – 1040k dots
Swivel touchscreen Tilting touchscreen
10 shutter flaps per second 7 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationLens-based stabilization
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
310 shots per battery charge450 shots per battery charge
124 x 85 x 45 mm, 469 g 116 x 87 x 57 mm, 402 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II and the Olympus Stylus 1s? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Olympus E-M5 II and the Olympus Stylus 1s is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The E-M5 II can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the Stylus 1s is only available in black.

Size Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus Stylus 1s
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Comparison E-M5 II or Stylus 1s rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Olympus Stylus 1s is somewhat smaller (4 percent) than the Olympus E-M5 II. It is worth mentioning in this context that the E-M5 II is splash and dust resistant, while the Stylus 1s does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the Stylus 1s has a lens built in, whereas the E-M5 II is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the E-M5 II and their specifications in the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the E-M5 II gets 310 shots out of its Olympus BLN-1 battery, while the Stylus 1s can take 450 images on a single charge of its Olympus BLS-50 power pack.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Olympus E-M5 II 124 mm 85 mm 45 mm 469 g 310 i Feb 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Olympus Stylus 1s 116 mm 87 mm 57 mm 402 g 450 i Apr 2015 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G1 X Mark II 116 mm 74 mm 66 mm 553 g 240 i Feb 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G5 X 112 mm 76 mm 44 mm 353 g 210 i Oct 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Fujifilm X20 117 mm 70 mm 57 mm 353 g 270 i Jan 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X30 119 mm 72 mm 60 mm 423 g 470 i Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-M1 130 mm 94 mm 63 mm 497 g 350 i Sep 2013 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Olympus E-M5 122 mm 89 mm 43 mm 425 g 360 i Feb 2012 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Olympus E-M5 III 125 mm 85 mm 50 mm 414 g 310 i Oct 2019 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 119 mm 82 mm 46 mm 396 g 320 i Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 II 120 mm 83 mm 47 mm 390 g 320 i Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-P5 122 mm 69 mm 37 mm 420 g 330 i May 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus PEN-F 125 mm 72 mm 37 mm 427 g 330 i Jan 2016 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Olympus Stylus 1 116 mm 87 mm 57 mm 402 g 410 i Oct 2013 US$ 699ebay.com
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Panasonic G85 128 mm 89 mm 74 mm 505 g 330 i Sep 2016 US$ 899ebay.com
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Panasonic GX8 133 mm 78 mm 63 mm 487 g 330 i Jul 2015 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic GX85 122 mm 71 mm 44 mm 426 g 290 i Apr 2016 US$ 799 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The Stylus 1s was launched at a lower price than the E-M5 II, despite having a lens built in. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Olympus E-M5 II features a Four Thirds sensor and the Olympus Stylus 1s a 1/1.7-inch sensor. The sensor area in the Stylus 1s is 81 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 2.0 and 4.5. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3.

In terms of chip-set technology, the E-M5 II uses a more advanced image processing engine (TruePic VII) than the Stylus 1s (TruePic VI), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus Stylus 1s sensor measures

With 15.9MP, the E-M5 II offers a higher resolution than the Stylus 1s (11.8MP), but the E-M5 II nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.76μm versus 1.91μm for the Stylus 1s) due to its larger sensor. It is noteworthy in this context that the two cameras were released in close succession, so that their sensors are from the same technological generation. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the Stylus 1s has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Olympus E-M5 II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the E-M5 II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 23 x 17.3 inches or 58.5 x 43.9 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 18.4 x 13.8 inches or 46.8 x 35.1 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 15.4 x 11.5 inches or 39 x 29.3 cm. The corresponding values for the Olympus Stylus 1s are 19.8 x 14.9 inches or 50.4 x 37.8 cm for good quality, 15.9 x 11.9 inches or 40.3 x 30.2 cm for very good quality, and 13.2 x 9.9 inches or 33.6 x 25.2 cm for excellent quality prints.

Unlike the Stylus 1s, the E-M5 II has the capacity to capture high quality composite images (40MP) by combining multiple shots after shifting its sensor by miniscule distances. This multi-shot, pixel-shift mode is most suitable for photography of stationary objects (landscapes, studio scenes).

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus Stylus 1s are ISO 100 to ISO 12800 (no boost).

In terms of underlying technology, the E-M5 II is build around a CMOS sensor, while the Stylus 1s uses a BSI-CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

E-M5 II versus Stylus 1s MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Olympus E-M5 II Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p23.012.584273
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Olympus Stylus 1s 1/1.7 11.8 3968 29761080/30p20.211.3-11147
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Canon G1 X Mark II 1.5-inch 13.0 4160 31201080/30p21.510.858158
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Canon G5 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.412.347162
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Fujifilm X20 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p20.110.9-46246
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Fujifilm X30 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p20.411.2-31249
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Olympus E-M1 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p23.012.775773
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Olympus E-M5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60i22.812.382671
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Olympus E-M5 III Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.313.1132476
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Olympus E-M10 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.388472
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Olympus E-M10 II Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p23.112.584273
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Olympus E-P5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.489572
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Olympus PEN-F Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38881080/60p23.112.489474
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Olympus Stylus 1 1/1.7 11.8 3968 29761080/30p20.711.617951
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Panasonic G85 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34484K/30p22.812.565671
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Panasonic GX8 Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.512.680675
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Panasonic GX85 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34484K/30p22.912.666271
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the E-M5 II provides a higher frame rate than the Stylus 1s. It can shoot video footage at 1080/60p, while the Stylus 1s is limited to 1080/30p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under consideration are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the E-M5 II offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the Stylus 1s (2360k vs 1440k dots). The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus Stylus 1s in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Olympus E-M5 II2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Olympus Stylus 1s1440 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 7.0/s i i
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Canon G1 X Mark IIoptional i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 5.2/s i i
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Canon G5 X2360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/2000s 5.9/s i i
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Fujifilm X20optical i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X302360 i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M12360 i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M51440 i3.0 / 610 tilting i 1/4000s 9.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M5 III2360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M101440 i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M10 II2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-P5optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
13.
 
Olympus PEN-F2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Olympus Stylus 11440 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 7.0/s i i
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Panasonic G852360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 9.0/s i i
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Panasonic GX82360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Panasonic GX852765 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The Stylus 1s has one, while the E-M5 II does not. While the built-in flash of the Stylus 1s is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The E-M5 II has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the Stylus 1s does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the E-M5 II is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Olympus E-M5 II and the Olympus Stylus 1s both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the E-M5 II and the Stylus 1s write their files to SDXC cards. The E-M5 II supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the Stylus 1s cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II and Olympus Stylus 1s and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Olympus E-M5 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus Stylus 1sistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon G1 X Mark IIistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon G5 Xistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X20istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm X30istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M5istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-M5 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-P5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus PEN-Fistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus Stylus 1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic G85istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic GX8istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic GX85istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the E-M5 II has a microphone port, which is missing on the Stylus 1s. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Olympus E-M5 II (unlike the Stylus 1s) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the E-M5 II and the Stylus 1s have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The E-M5 II was replaced by the Olympus E-M5 III, while the Stylus 1s does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the E-M5 II and Stylus 1s can be found, respectively, in the Olympus E-M5 II Manual (free pdf) or the online Olympus Stylus 1s Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is the Olympus E-M5 II better than the Olympus Stylus 1s or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.


Advantages of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (15.9 vs 11.8MP) with a 16% higher linear resolution.
  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
  • Better image quality: Features bigger pixels on a larger sensor for higher quality imaging.
  • Richer colors: The pixel size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger pixels capture a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger pixels means good image quality even under poor lighting.
  • Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (TruePic VII vs TruePic VI).
  • Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (1080/60p versus 1080/30p).
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (2360k vs 1440k dots).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.74x vs 0.58x).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (10 vs 7 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports Ultra High Speed (UHS-II) SDXC cards.


Reasons to prefer the Olympus Stylus 1s:

  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the E-M5 II necessitates an extra lens.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the E-M5 II).
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (450 versus 310) out of a single battery charge.
  • Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the E-M5 II is the clear winner of the match-up (21 : 6 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

E-M5 II 21:06 Stylus 1s

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Olympus E-M5 II and the Olympus Stylus 1s place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Superzoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the E-M5 II and the Stylus 1s in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Olympus E-M5 II5/5+ +4.5/581/1005/55/5 Feb 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Olympus Stylus 1s............ Apr 2015 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G1 X Mark II3/5+..77/1004/54.5/5 Feb 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G5 X5/5+ +..78/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Fujifilm X204/5+ +..77/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X304/5....76/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-M15/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2013 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Olympus E-M54/5+ +..80/1004.5/55/5 Feb 2012 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Olympus E-M5 III5/5+5/582/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2019 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Olympus E-M104/5....80/1005/55/5 Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 II4.5/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-P55/5+ +..78/1004.5/55/5 May 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus PEN-F....4/582/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Olympus Stylus 1..+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 699ebay.com
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Panasonic G85..+ +..84/1005/54.5/5 Sep 2016 US$ 899ebay.com
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Panasonic GX85/5+..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Jul 2015 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic GX854.5/5+ +..82/1005/55/5 Apr 2016 US$ 799 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Specifications: Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus Stylus 1s

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Olympus E-M5 II Olympus Stylus 1s
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Micro Four Thirds lenses 28-300mm f/2.8
Launch Date February 2015 April 2015
Launch Price USD 1,099 USD 699
Sensor Specs Olympus E-M5 II Olympus Stylus 1s
Sensor Technology CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format Four Thirds Sensor 1/1.7" Sensor
Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0 mm 7.6 x 5.7 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm2 43.32 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 21.6 mm 9.5 mm
Crop Factor 2.0x 4.5x
Sensor Resolution 15.9 Megapixels 11.8 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 pixels 3968 x 2976 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.76 μm 1.91 μm
Pixel Density 7.08 MP/cm2 27.26 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability 1080/60p Video 1080/30p Video
ISO Setting 200 - 25,600 ISO 100 - 12,800 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 25,600 ISO no Enhancement
Image Processor TruePic VII TruePic VI
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 73 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 23.0 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 12.5 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 842 ..
Screen Specs Olympus E-M5 II Olympus Stylus 1s
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x 0.58x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots 1440k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 1037k dots 1040k dots
LCD Attachment Swivel screen Tilting screen
Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Olympus E-M5 II Olympus Stylus 1s
Focus System Contrast-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous Shooting 10 shutter flaps/s 7 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterup to 1/16000sno E-Shutter
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationLens-based stabilization
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-II no
Connectivity Specs Olympus E-M5 II Olympus Stylus 1s
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Body Specs Olympus E-M5 II Olympus Stylus 1s
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Olympus BLN-1 Olympus BLS-50
Battery Life (CIPA)310 shots per charge450 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45 mm
(4.9 x 3.3 x 1.8 in)
116 x 87 x 57 mm
(4.6 x 3.4 x 2.2 in)
Camera Weight 469 g (16.5 oz) 402 g (14.2 oz)
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