the best camera on the market by far

feels; looks and is great

a better model will come along

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The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II ($1,999.99, body only) packs in more technology than any other camera we've reviewed in recent memory. The beefy Micro Four Thirds shooter sports a high-speed 60fps Raw capture mode, a high-resolution multi-exposure capture setting, and an in-body stabilization system...

Up to 60fps Raw capture; In-body stabilization; Large, sharp EVF; Vari-angle touch-screen display; High-resolution capture mode; Robust lens system; Weather-sealed body; 4K video support; Optional vertical battery grip; Wi-Fi

Expensive; Only one SD slot supports UHS-II; Tracking focus ineffective at top speeds; 60fps shooting is limited in duration; Very bright charging LED; Omits built-in flash

Olympus redefines what a professional Micro Four Thirds camera can be.

Great build quality; Very fast performance; Incredible in-body image stabilization; Professional quality 4K video

MFT format won't meet needs of all photographers; Expensive

Olympus put a great deal of effort into producing a flagship mirrorless camera that can match up against all but the most powerful DSLRs. While the EM-1 is slightly more expensive than comparable DSLRs, its weatherproofed body means enthusiast shooters need not fear adverse weather.

Great image quality; 10 fps burst shooting mode; Sharp; informative electronic viewfinder; Fast autofocus; Large number of customizable controls; Weatherproof magnesium alloy body

Steep learning curve; Mediocre video; Short battery life

Taking over from the first OM-D, the E-M1 delivers nearly impeccable performance worthy of its flagship status. This model features a state-of-the-art 16 megapixels CMOS sensor with built-in Phase-Detect autofocus while keeping its predecessor's 5-axis image-stabilization and super-sonic...

Low image-noise up to ISO 1600; Impressive dynamic-range; Reliable Automatic White-Balance; Superb built-in stabilization; Virtually no shutter-lag; Fast contrast-detect AF; Great shot-to-shot speed; Great EVF resolution and refresh rate; Unique Live-Bulb mode; Extremely customizable; Excellent...

Below average color accuracy; More over-exposure than usual; Not always Exposure-Priority and frequently wrong Live-Histogram; Poorly placed tripod mount; Low battery life; Video cuts last second

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II ($1,999.99, body only) packs in more technology than any other camera we've reviewed in recent memory. The beefy Micro Four Thirds shooter sports a high-speed 60fps Raw capture mode, a high-resolution multi-exposure capture setting, and an in-body stabilization system that steadies both images and 4K video. It's an excellent camera, especially if you place an emphasis on video capture, but not a perfect one. Its tracking focus struggles at its quickest standard burst rate, and its image sensor lags behind APS-C competitors in resolution and high ISO performance. Our Editors' Choice for high-end mirrorless cameras, the Fujifilm X-T2 ($1,459.00 at Amazon) , doesn't have quite as an impressive spec list, but delivers a more satisfying photographic experience. Design and Controls The E-M1 Mark II ($999.00 at Amazon) is styled like a sized-down SLR, complete with an array of dials and switches, and an eye-level electronic viewfinder. It measures 3.6 by 5.3...

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II shoots faster and does more than other high-end mirrorless cameras, but it's also more expensive.

Up to 60fps Raw capture; In-body stabilization; Large, sharp EVF; Vari-angle touch-screen display; High-resolution capture mode; Robust lens system; Weather-sealed body; 4K video support; Optional vertical battery grip; Wi-Fi

Expensive; Only one SD slot supports UHS-II; Tracking focus ineffective at top speeds; 60fps shooting is limited in duration; Very bright charging LED; Omits built-in flash

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is befitting of the term 'flagship,' and performs every bit as quickly as such a title implies - and it should, given the $2000 MSRP (body-only). At first glance, it looks remarkably similar to an E-M1, but there's been some meaningful tweaking of body elements, from a...

Since it launched the PEN E-P1 way back in 2009, Olympus has been a leading light of the compact system camera world.

This $2,000 Olympus camera is crazy fast, but can it keep up with the pack?