Like most people, I built up the basic Canon EOS 35mm film package back when I first got married and started a family. I did not justify purchasing the Pro series lens back then, so I opted for the gold line EF series with ultrasonic motors. Basic coverage, I got 3 lens.

Olympus has always impressed with its OM-D line of mirrorless cameras . They feature chic, retro-inspired styling, excellent ergonomics, integrated EVFs, and cutting edge features.

Compact, but comfortable to use; Large, sharp EVF; Tilting touch-screen display; 8.6fps continuous shooting; Built-in flash; 5-axis stabilization system; Wi-Fi

Accurate tracking requires slower burst rate; Wacky power switch; No mic input

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II joins the ranks of cameras such as the Panasonic Lumix G7 and Fujifilm X-T10 whose manufacturers hope to lure entry-level dSLR buyers away from bread-and-butter models like the Nikon D5500 and Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D .

The OM-D E-M10 Mark II offers some unique but useful features in a smaller-than-a-dSLR design

The grip could be bigger and its continuous shooting can't keep up with the competition; Plus, you really need to read the manual unless you're running on full auto

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

Sporting an incredible amount of features in a professional-grade body with excellent image quality for its class, the Olympus E-M10 II is the best "all-around" entry-level camera we've yet reviewed.

Excellent value for the money; Professional-grade ergonomics; Incredibly good image quality for its class; Solid performance specs across the board; Loaded with features

Kit lens may not be quite as sharp as previous kit lens from this line; Below average battery life; Somewhat confusing menu systems

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 II is compact and powerful consumer ILC. The camera produces great image quality and performance in an affordable package. Read more in our Full Conclusion .

Great overall image quality in iAuto and Program shooting modes for a consumer model; iAuto produces a higher contrast; bolder image; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record Full 1080p videos; 5-Axis image stabilization is the best that we have used on an ILC; Both EVF and LCD are...

Flash pop-up could accidentally turn off camera; No Audio input; Higher levels of noise in the higher ISO settings than we'd like to see

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 II is the latest model in Olympus's OM-D series of compact system cameras. The mid-range, all-metal E-M10 II has a 5-axis image stabilisation system, 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, Supersonic Wave Filter anti-dust technology, 4K time-lapse movie mode and the TruePic...

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...

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II is the update to the OM-D E-M10 (Mark I) , and sees the camera get a refreshed design, along with a number of other updates, including a larger 2.36million dot EVF, 5-axis image stabilisation, increased continuous shooting speed of 8.5fps, improved video and more.

Full metal body; Built in Wi-Fi; 2 year warranty; High resolution electronic viewfinder; Excellent design and improved handling; Full range of video frame rate options; 5-axis image stabilisation - excellent for stills and video; Dual-axis electronic level; Live time / Live composite modes; 8.2fps...

Short battery life on default settings; Menu system could be improved; No auto panoramic stitching built in; Pancake zoom lens image quality a little disappointing; Shutter shock at some shutter speeds

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II review: an update for the budget friendly OM-D E-M10 arrives in style. Our head of testing put it through its paces. Rather than being a complete overhaul of the existing model, the new Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II builds on the success of the original version.