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February 2015
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124 Reviews
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The editors liked
Great flip/tilt-out touchscreen
More dials and buttons
Better grip
Weather-sealing
40-megapixel high-res mode
Tons more video recording frame rates
High-resolution electronic viewfinder
Excellent image stabilization
All shooting modes are accurate and easy in all situations
IAuto produces a much brighter
More vivid image
Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record
WeatherResistant body is ready for almost any shooting conditions
Excellent overall im
High image quality
Especially the 40-megapixel shots
Best Olympus video camera
The same large viewfinder image as an SLR with full-frame sensor
Perfect image stabilization
Even for video
Electronic shutter with completely silent mode and 1/16
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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.
Petite
Weather-sealed body
Excellent photo and video quality
Five-axis image stabilization
Large articulating LCD with tap-to-focus
Electronic viewfinder
Excellent image quality
Very good metering
Reliable Automatic WhiteBalance
Superb builtin stabilization
Virtually no shutterlag
Fast contrastdetect AF
Fast shottoshot speed
Very responsive
Excellent automatic Manual Focus Assist
Good build qualit
Excellent handling in a compact
Crisp
Roomy electronic viewfinder
Image quality that can take the fight to APS-C DSLRs
Unique high-res mode lets it bat far above its weight for static scenes
Extremely fast 10 fps burst shooting
Very good image quality - good dynamic range and color
Extensive and customizable external controls
Excellent build quality and sense of solidity
Class-leading image stabilization - also available for video recording
Broad set of features to support v
Small weatherproof body with great controls
Fantastic built-in stabilization works with any lens
Big
Detailed viewfinder and fully-articulated touch screen
Fast accurate focusing with great face and eye detection
Built-in Wifi with powerful mobile ap
Excellent operating speed
Great build quality including weather resistance
Full customisation of most controls Great JPEG image quality
The editors didn't like
Still no 4K video recording
Pro or premium lens required to get best high-res mode shots
Slightly lower battery life
Some may consider iAuto to be over the top with color
Almost unrealistic
High resolution shots only from a tripod and of non-moving subjects
Limited shots per burst. High Res mode requires sturdy tripod and static subject. Subject tracking disappoints. Omits built-in flash. Lacks 4K support
Overly complex interface
No built-in flash
Autofocus sometimes sluggish in low light
Poor color accuracy
Strong antialias filter
Not always ExposurePriority and frequently wrong LiveHistogram
1080p @ 60 FPS has recording 8s limit
1s filming delay
Weak LCD hinge
Uncomfortable eyelets
Short batterylife
Control dials are easily bumped
Below-average battery life at default settings
Buffer depths for raw shooters are a bit limited
16-megapixel sensor resolution feels dated
Weak bundled flash strobe
Low resolution by contemporary standards
Complex menu system and extensive customization options can be overwhelming
Video output not as detailed as it could be
Default autofocus settings limit camera performance
Native image quality similar to previous models
40MP mode requires specific conditions and lenses to shine
Continuous AF becomes less confident with fast subjects
Timelapse and miniature movies encoded at low frame rate
Abstract: The Mark II sees the popular E-M5 refined to being a really serious photographic tool. The superb electronic viewfinder, fully articulated touchscreen, quiet shutter, and extremely effective 5-axis in-body image stabilisation system combine to make an exc...
No 4K video recording, High Res Shot only works in certain situations
Images are gorgeous, and using the camera is a customiser's dream 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...
Photo answers review Photo answers rating Olympus has a broad spanning range of Compact System Cameras (CSCs), and the E-M5 Mk II is the latest addition to the pack. The Mk II replaces the three-year-old E-M5, which sat in between the entry-level E-M1...
Abstract: So it was when it introduced the retro OM-D a couple of years ago. Although deeply digital, the OM-D was recognisably and reassuringly an old-style SLR, but one that had been sprinkled with magic shrinking dust – Olympus had reduced a fully-fledged DSLR t...
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Published: 2015-04-02, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
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
Although image quality and autofocus ability aren't giant leaps ahead compared to the first-generation model, the E-M5 Mark II shows that OM-D has landed. It's a good-looking, classy performer that takes the original's concept and elevates it to a h...
High-quality stills and videos, Five-axis image stabilization, Superb high ISO handling, 40-megapixel photo mode, Highly customizable
Menu system and controls slightly clunky to use, Flash not built in, No 4K support
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Published: 2015-03-20, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Image stabilisation is second to none, Physical control scheme is a joy for power-users like me, One of the most underrated things about the E-M5 is the bundled flash. It's the first I've seen that tilts and rotates just like a large speedlight flash. Tha
Image quality hasn't improved in the three years since the original EM-5 was released, despite still being very good, It's expensive when compared to cameras with larger sensors from other companies, Hard for me to get over the lack of detail when shootin
The EM-5 Mark II is certainly hugely capable as an enthusiast camera for general purpose photography. It suits most types of shooting, with the exception of fast-moving sports and wildlife. The biggest knock is price. Sony's a6000 can be found for half th...
Another excellent little OM-D When the original OM-D E-M5 debuted almost three years ago, it was sold on the promise of five-axis stabilization and retro design, tipping its hat to the legacy of Olympus's OM film cameras. That legacy lives on, but the...
Published: 2015-02-13, Author: Rod , review by: techradar.com
Small size, Precision feel, 40M High Res mode, excellent 5, axis stabilization
Complex controls and customization, Smaller sensor than some rival CSCs
The E-M5 Mark II is incredibly powerful and versatile yet small and light too. Olympus has introduced a number of very interesting technologies with real, practical value....
