Thank the stars that Olympus has settled on a name and number, with the second-generation OM-D E-M5 deploying the "Mark II" badge of honour. That's earned confidence: rather than reaching into the numbers pool and being named an E-M27 or something, the E-M5 II builds on the strengths of the original...

Decent build quality and great retro style; 2x2 switch control; all-round improvements from first-generation E-M5; that 5-axis stabilisation system; High Res Shot for 40/64MP tripod-based shots

Too easy to knock front dial and press HDR button by accident; limited battery life as ever; low-light image quality limitations; no 4K video

We won’t be wrong if we say that this camera is a show stopper. Built with a number of high-end features, it is capable of delivering amazing image quality and video recording. Most importantly, the reliable performance and quality of this camera will ensure you are completely satisfied.

There is an electronic viewfinder also present; Comes with a built-in Wi-Fi and numerous focus modes; Offers full HD video recording paired with focus peaking; 10 frames per second high-speed shooting enables ideal results; Features a 5-axis voice coil motor image stabilization system for blur...

Difficult to get a good grip on this compact-sized camera

I am a serious hobbyist photographer, shooting primarily landscapes and wildlife. I was interested in transitioning from full-frame Canon gear to Olympus to reduce size and weight for my travels, and enjoy the benefits of the EVF.

Olympus took its sweet old time releasing an upgrade to its original OM-D E-M5, but as some philosopher probably once said, some things in life are worth waiting for. What we have here is a number of small, but significant, upgrades that make it tempting even for existing E-M5 owners.

Small; light and weatherproof; Large; bright viewfinder; Excellent image quality; 5-axis image stabilisation allows slow shutter speeds

No 4K video recording; High Res Shot only works in certain situations

Great camera. I little more complicated that the PEN EPL7 but I am going to take advantage of the "Have a Coffee With Olympus" deal that Teds Cameras offers and learn how to use all the bells and whistles properly.

Compact; Build quality; Screen size

Even though some of the improvements in contrast to the previous model are not as revolutionary, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II is a great looking device which took the original concept and set the bar higher.

Changed from full frame Canon 6D to OMD ii - have to say so far I really love the camera, its well built and solid but light and small, the only physical element to get used to is getting my hands around it for grip as lot smaller than 6D.

Fab camera. Just rather disappointed that JL dropped the price by over ￡100 just after I bought it.

I have lots of cameras and lenses (Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Fuji), this is my favourite one. Pro's: low noise at up to 1600 ISO, excellent body antishake system, fast & very accurate autofocus, very sharp pictures, light Cons: need a small TTL flash (waiting for Nissin i40 or similar), difficult to...

Primary Features The Olympus E-M5 is a small, well-built camera designed for enthusiasts. The E-M5 appears to be a synthesis of the best bits of recent Olympus cameras. It has compact magnesium alloy body with classic styling. It has plenty of external controls.