Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Black 2015
The 5-axis image stabilization delivers up to 5 stops of compensation, and the TruePic VII processor enables 10fps bursts from the 16MP Live MOS sensor. A unique 40MP high-resolution shot mode and a weather-sealed, 417g body with a 3-inch articulating screen expand its creative and outdoor versatility. Best for vloggers and action shooters who prioritize smooth handheld footage, though it’s notably weak for controlled product photography.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong evf (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong social proof (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average sensor (13th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 17 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VII |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 81 |
| AF Type | 81 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | various codecs |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | Fujifilm X-E5 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z fc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.1MP micro-four-thirds | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 21.5MP aps-c |
| AF Points | 81 | 693 | 315 | 425 | 1053 | 427 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 10 | 75 | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 410 | 723 | 721 | 445 | 511 | 397 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II | 76 | 84.7 | 88.9 | 69.8 | 54.2 | 13 | 46 | 68.1 | 17.1 | 71.3 | 79.3 | 86.8 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 92 | 94.3 | 75.9 | 96.5 |
| Fujifilm X-E5 Compare | 89.4 | 78.3 | 89 | 79.1 | 55.3 | 99.1 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 62.6 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 94.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 92 | 86.4 | 82.6 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z fc Compare | 90.2 | 87.9 | 91.1 | 73.8 | 72.7 | 86.6 | 92.5 | 85.4 | 62.6 | 94.3 | 69.4 | 86.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$713
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Usage Scores
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