Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II has a unique high-resolution capture mode, but it's not the best camera for shooting fast-moving subjects.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II 1

Product details

  • Powerful 5 axis voice coil motor image stabilization system greatly reduces blur resulting from camera shake
  • Operating temperature: 32 104°F/0 40°C. 16MP Live MOS sensor with 40MP high resolution shot mode
  • 10 frames per second high speed sequential shooting
  • Full HD 1080: 60p, 30p, 25p, 24p video capabilities with focus peaking
  • Large 235 million dot electronic viewfinder
  • Built in Wi Fi, Focus mode: Continuous servo AF (C), Manual focus (M), Single servo AF (S), Autofocus points 81

PROS

+ Compact.
+ Quick 10.4fps burst rate.
+ Sharp EVF.
+ Vari-angle touch-screen LCD.
+ Excellent control layout.
+ 40-megapixel High Res mode.
+ In-body image stabilization.
+ Weather-sealed design.
+ Large lens library.
+ PC sync socket.
+ Wi-Fi.

CONS

- Limited shots per burst.
- High Res mode requires sturdy tripod and static subject.
- Subject tracking disappoints.
- Omits built-in flash.
- Lacks 4K support.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on February 18, 2015
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II has a unique high-resolution capture mode, but it's not the best camera for shooting fast-moving subjects.
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By TrustedReviews on February 05, 2015
The Olympus E-M5 Mark II is a compact system camera with a Micro Four-Thirds sensor, and the sequel to 2012’s
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By TrustedReviews on February 05, 2015
The Olympus E-M5 Mark II isn’t quite
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