Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Review
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II ($1,099.99, body only) is the long-awaited follow-up to one of our favorite mirrorless cameras, the E-M5 ($499.00 at Amazon) . The Mark II builds on its predecessor's features, adding Wi-Fi, improving image stabilization, and adding an innovative high-resolution image capture mode. It's a fine camera, but its price is not far off from our Editors' Choice Samsung NX1 ( at Amazon) , which doesn't have quite as many bells and whistles, but has 4K video, a more advanced autofocus system, and 15fps burst shooting capability.
Design and ControlsThe E-M5 Mark II ($899.00 at Amazon) is one of the smaller mirrorless cameras in its class. It measures 3.3 by 4.9 by 1.8 inches (HWD) and weighs 14.4 ounces. It's just a little bit larger all around when compared with the original E-M5 (3.5 by 4.8 by 1.6 inches, 15 ounces), due to its vari-angle LCD and deeper handgrip. Even though the grip is more substantial than the original E-M5, it's not as deep as the one tha...
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II has a unique high-resolution capture mode, but it's not the best camera for shooting fast-moving subjects.
Compact; Quick 10.4fps burst rate; Sharp EVF; Vari-angle touch-screen LCD; Excellent control layout; 40-megapixel High Res mode; In-body image stabilization; Weather-sealed design; Large lens library; PC sync socket; Wi-Fi
Limited shots per burst; High Res mode requires sturdy tripod and static subject; Subject tracking disappoints; Omits built-in flash; Lacks 4K support