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

The Olympus E-M10 Mark II is the second-generation base OM-D which overtakes some features from the rest of the series. A revised anti-alias-filter-free 16 MP CMOS sensor and new processor allows this digital camera to produce images with richer details than any Micro Four-Thirds camera to date...

Very low image noise; Excellent retention of details; Reliable metering; Good Automatic White-Balance; Excellent built-in 5-axis stabilization; Virtually no shutter-lag; Fast contrast-detect AF; Fast shot-to-shot speed; Very responsive; Solid build quality

Some color inaccuracy; Dynamic-range below other mirrorless; Highly modal interface; Not always Exposure-Priority; Limited EVF and LCD contrast and view-angle; 1s filming delay; Overly complex menu; Uncomfortable eyelets; Short battery-life

The Olympus O-MD E-M10 Mark II is a solid choice for experienced photographers - pros and amateur enthusiasts alike - who want a small camera that doesn't skimp on features, performance or image quality.

Extensive/sophisticated feature set; Most buttons are customizable; Top-notch image quality; Good performance

Features/dials/buttons can be overwhelming; Continuous AF/tracking accuracy is erratic; No 4K video

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.

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. And if you're willing to step off that well-worn path, the EM10M2 has a lot to offer that those cameras can't match, including a more compact, attractive design and a broad feature set that they technologically can't replicate. I don't think it's quite as good as the G7, but it offers some capabilities that make it a very competitive alternative.

Attractive and compact, with a broad feature set, solid kids-and-vacation performance and nice photos, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II is a good choice for photographers on a budget who like to fiddle.

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 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. The OM-D E-M10 Mark II ($649.99, body only) keeps that tradition alive in terms of imaging—it's amazing that a body this compact features a 5-axis stabilization system. It also includes a large, sharp EVF and excellent Wi-Fi implementation. But it omits the 4K recording capability offered by rival Panasonic's G7, and it can't keep up with the Sony Alpha 6000 ($549.99 at Dell Technologies) 's autofocus system. The Alpha 6000 is an older model (it too omits 4K), but it remains our Editors' Choice for mirrorless cameras under $1,000. DesignThe E-M10 Mark II ( at Amazon)  is shaped similarly to its predecessor, the E-M10 ( at Amazon) , but raised knurled control knobs give it a distinctly different look. It measures 3.3 by 4.7 by 1.8 inches (HWD) and weighs 13.7 ounces without a lens. That's a bit smaller th...

The OM-D E-M10 Mark II is another solid mirrorless camera from Olympus thanks to 5-axis stabilization and a great EVF, but it's missing 4K video.

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

If you don't like the look and feel of a traditional DSLR camera, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II takes equally high-quality photos, but you don't have to lug around all the extra bulk.

Good image quality; Lightweight digital shooter; Separate shutterspeed and F-stop dials; Adjustable LCD preview screen; Feature-packed electronic viewfinder (EVF; Interchangeable lenses

Acquired taste EVF; Shorter battery life

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