The OM-D E-M10 Mark II (E-M10 II in the following text) is the second generation of the Olympus entry level E-M system line. The first E-M10, introduced in January 2014, was a very small and compact camera with SLR design elements.

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.

Olympus' OM-D range is getting stronger with every camera released. The E-M10 II provides a great entry-level option to those photographers who would like the idea of the OM-D system but aren't ready to spend upwards of ￡800 on the E-M5 II or E-M1.

When a company introduces a new camera, it usually fits into one of the following three categories: a) a brand new camera that inaugurates a new line-up (E-M1, E-M10), b) a substantial upgrade from the predecessor with lots of new features (E-M5 II) or c) a refined version of an already existing...

Like many updated or refreshed models, the Mark II version of Olympus' OM-D E-M10 camera raises the question of whether it's worth the upgrade. There are definitely improvements but is it worth your dollars to go with the newest and latest?

A heavy DSLR does you no good sitting at home. That's why the portable, lightweight OM-D E-M10 Mark II is such a joy. It's compact and easy to carry, unobtrusive enough for discreet street shooting but versatile enough – when paired with specialized lenses from the 20-strong and growing M.