Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Compact powerhouse with legendary image stabilization

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
80/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 17
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model V207040BU000

Key Features

SENSOR 16.1MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor
PROCESSOR TruePic VII image processor for high-speed performance
AUTOFOCUS 81-point contrast detection AF system
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO 1080p Full HD up to 60fps
STABILIZATION 5-axis in-body image stabilization, up to 5 stops
BURST RATE Up to 10 fps continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, 1.48x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Built-in Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic port
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot
WEATHER SEALING Dust, splash, and freezeproof magnesium alloy body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 310 shots per charge (BLN-1 battery)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Via Fn button mapping
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present
AF-ON Button ~ Limited Via Fn button mapping
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS
Resolution 16.1 Megapixels
ISO Range ISO 100-25600
Autofocus 81-point Contrast Detect
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 60 sec
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video 1920 x 1080 at 60p
Stabilization 5-axis Sensor-shift
Viewfinder 2.36m-dot OLED
LCD 3-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, HDMI
Battery Life 310 shots
Weight 469g
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45 mm