Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II review
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- Mirrorless
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 was a brilliant camera, taking the technology behind Olympus's PEN line of compact system cameras and putting it in a more traditional, retro form reminiscent of the company's classic 35mm OM line. The OM-D E-M5 Mark II is a second-generation update, with enhanced video capabilities, a higher-resolution electronic viewfinder and an interesting multi-exposure 40Mp mode. Do these make the Mark II a better compact system camera? We tested it to find out.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great for?
- What's the picture quality like?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything I should watch for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
May 2015
Released
January 2015
Technical specifications
General
- Battery typeLithium ion rechargeable battery, custom size
- Width 128mm
- Height130mm
- Depth 52mm
- Tested Lens12-40mm
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