The Olympus OM-D E-M1 surpasses everything that we have seen so far from an ILC. Providing amazing performance and image quality that rivals a lower level pro mode dSLR, this much smaller camera is ready to go anywhere and perform in all situations. Read more in our Full Conclusion .

iAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record Full 1080p movies; Sealed Body and Magnesium Alloy frame provide a tough; go anywhere camera; Excellent overall image quality; Great Low-Light performance; Manual Mode offers complete...

No built-in flash - possible to forget or not bring the included attachable flash unit; Highest ISO settings are unacceptable due to image noise; Very high price tag for an ILC

At the Photokina trade show in September 2016, Olympus was one of several brands to announce it was developing a new flagship camera. Now the finished product has arrived, in the shape of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II.

+ Extraordinary in-body image stabilisation system allows handholding at unprecedented shutter speeds; + Class-leading continuous shooting performance; + Impressive continuous autofocus and tracking; + Superb build quality and handling

Menus and configuration hugely over-complicated; Image quality lags behind APS-C peers; High price compared to its closest rivals

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 was one of the most popular cameras of last year, owing to the combination of an impressive specification, attractive retro looks and excellent image quality. The E-M1 looks to pick up where the E-M5 left off.

Superb electronic viewfinder; Responsive AF system; Good image quality; Sturdy build

JPEG files somewhat over-processed

If you're unfamiliar with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 from three years back, it was the company's flagship compact system camera (CSC), built to a really high standard. We happened to really like it (ok, we loved it). Now we have the second-generation model, the small and mighty Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II.

Very fast; quick autofocus; articulated touchscreen; image stabilisation is unreal ; mechanical and electronic shutter shooting modes ; can be customised to the nth degree; ever expanding lens choice; sharp images at low to mid ISO settings

Image quality in low contrast light; limited dynamic range in high contrast light; silent shutter is so discreet that it's easy to forget what shooting mode you're in ; it's an expensive purchase

Back in 2012, when we reviewed the Olympus OM-D E-M5 we called it the "best Olympus compact system camera to date, and also a strong contender for best compact system camera full stop.

? Updated: Firmware 2.0 page added The Olympus E-M1 is the latest addition to the Olympus compact system camera (CSC) line-up and it's aimed at professional and enthusiast photographers. It doesn't replace the Olympus OM-D E-M5, but sits above it.

, this means this camera should be, and thankfully is capable of the highest quality photos of any Micro Four Thirds camera, and when used with high quality prime lenses, the difference can be seen, although is quite subtle at times, with the previous model, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 already providing...

Best ever image quality from Micro Four Thirds; Support for both Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds lenses; In camera HDR preview and creation; Wi-Fi remote shooting improved; Improved handling and DSLR styling; 10fps continuous shooting; with good number before slowing down; Impressive 5-axis image...

Focus peaking not available in video mode; Video options better on other cameras (GH3; High price when bought with kit lenses; Lacks automatic panoramic creation mode

The best, most complete all-round compact system camera money can buy

Pro-like manual controls; Rock-steady stabilisation; The fastest autofocus around

Continuous AF can be beaten

Olympus has promised a revolution with the launch of its highly specced new flagship, the E-M1 Mark II. We took it out for a spin to find out if it lives up to the hype... Placing advanced enthusiasts and professional shooters firmly in its sights, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is a total overhaul of...

This review supplements the detailed 'First Look' at the OM-D E-M1 , which we published in September and focuses upon the new camera's performance in our standard suite of tests with the new M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro lens , which is reviewed separately.