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

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