Olympus' E-M10 II is the perfect starter camera for going mirrorless, or a worthwhile upgrade.

Quality 16MP stills with pleasing colors; Compact; lightweight; Very responsive; Built-in 5-axis image stabilization

Noisy shutter mechanism; No 4K video

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 II is an inexpensive yet well-specified mirrorless camera whose design, image quality, performance and feature set make it a compelling choice. That said, the E-M10 II's menus can be confusing, the lack of 4K video is disappointing, and subject tracking needs improvement.

Have owned this for a few months now and am very happy with it. As long as you know what you are getting into with a M43 camera there is very little to complain about with this camera.

Although Olympus' OM-D range is traditionally aimed at pros, it has a lot of features which appeal to those without the bank balance to match.

The Olympus E-M10 II is a versatile, affordable mirrorless camera that can shine in a variety of scenarios. The camera packs in quite a few extra features like curves adjustments and focus bracketing, though albeit hidden in the menu.

Lightweight; durable construction; Fast autofocus; Excellent macro; Extra features like focus bracketing and curves adjustments; Good value

Slower burst when stabilization is used; Some features hidden in menu; Barrel-style kit lens; Smaller sensor than some competitors

Mirrorless cameras promise DSLR quality, features and controls in a smaller package, and the OM-D E-M10 is one of the smallest cameras to still deliver that DSLR feel.

Small size; Excellent EVF; Versatile and lots of customisation options

Comparatively small sensor; 4K timelapse at 5fps playback; Tilting rather than vari-angle screen

Mirrorless cameras promise DSLR quality, features and controls in a smaller package, and the OM-D E-M10 is one of the smallest cameras to still deliver that DSLR feel. I'm a fan of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 and I've used it on a frequent basis since its launch in January 2014 because, as well as being...

16.1-million-pixel, Four Thirds sensor ISO 100-25,600 (extended) 5-axis image stabilisation 8.5fps-burst shooting mode 2.36-million-dot EVF 3in, 1.04-million-dot LCD Full HD video recording Built-in Wi-Fi ￡550 (body only) It's hard to believe that Olympus's digital revival of its OM system hasn't...

Compact and well-built body; Effective image-stabilisation system; Large and detailed EVF

Noise and noise-reduction artefacts; Easy to knock command dials out of position; Mediocre kit-lens performance

After updating its original OM-D E-M5 in February, Olympus has now tackled the entry-level model with the release of the OM-D E-M10 Mark II. It has the same 16-megapixel sensor and TruePic VII processor as the original model but boasts an improved body design, expanded movie capabilities and similar...

Olympus hones the E-M10 into an even better camera, for a price