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513 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 513 reviews of Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and portability. The image quality and performance are also appreciated. The memory and energy efficiency get negative opinions, while there are mixed comments on the low light performance and battery.
usability, performance, image quality, portability, design
flash, energy, memory
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 110 user reviews of Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the design and usability. The performance and image quality are also appreciated. The flash and energy efficiency get critical comments.
portability, image quality, performance, usability, design
battery, energy, flash
94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.
86% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Richard Butler (dpreview.com)
Olympus's OM-D E-M5 II is, like its predecessor, a small, attractive and usable 16MP camera. In fact, at first glance it looks relatively unchanged. The most obvious additions are its more advanced movie capabilities and a clever multi-shot 40MP mode,...
By Richard Butler
Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
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.
Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II is a high-quality, compact ILC made to be easy enough for anyone to use. High-quality still images combined with the easy-to-use video features mean this is the only camera you will need. Read more in our Full Conclusion.
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 ; Weather-Resistant body is ready for almost any shooting conditions ; Excellent...
Some may consider iAuto to be over the top with color, almost unrealistic ; No built-in flash unit ; Very compact body gets uncomfortable to hold with larger, heavier lenses
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II is a high-quality, compact ILC made to be easy enough for anyone to use. High-quality still images combined with the easy-to-use video features mean this is the only camera you will need. Read more in our
Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)
Olympus E-M5 Mark II : Olympus Imaging is proud to announce the OM-D E-M5 Mark 2. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II turns an award-winning still-photo camera into a sophisticated tool for the spontaneous creative photographer and videographer, with the...
The latest addition to Olympus’ flagship range goes on sale in late February 2015 and costs €1099 for the body only. Kits that include an interchangeable lens range in price from €1299 onwards. Retail prices vary from country to country. Like every new...
Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)
The E-M5 Mark II is the new flagship Micro Four Thirds compact system camera from Olympus. The third model in the range of cameras dubbed OM-D, the E-M5 Mark II is a classically styled 16.1 megapixel model that offers the world's most effective 5-axis...
It may look similar to the 3-year-old EM-5, but with a plethora of "under-the-hood" improvements, the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II far surpasses that camera, and in some ways the flagship OM-D E-M1 too.
Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)
A follow-up to the first Micro Four Thirds OM-D series camera, the Olympus E-M5 II has a tough act to follow. Absolutely bursting at the seams with the latest technology -- including a unique high resolution mode that takes it far beyond what its...
Excellent handling in a compact, weather-sealed body; 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...
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
A follow-up to the first Micro Four Thirds OM-D series camera, the Olympus E-M5 II has a tough act to follow. Absolutely bursting at the seams with the latest technology -- including a unique high resolution mode that takes it far beyond what its...
Expert review by : Greg Scoblete (pdngearguide.com)
The E-M5 Mark II's High Res Shot mode coaxes 40-megapixel images out of a 16-megapixel sensor by slightly repositioning the sensor for eight consecutive photos.
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Expert review by : Gordon Laing (cameralabs.com)
The Olympus OMD EM5 Mark II is a compact mirrorless camera aimed at enthusiasts. Announced in February 2015, it's the successor to the original OMD EM5 and becomes the fourth model in the OMD series; like all the OMD cameras it's based on the...
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...
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 ; Slow wakeup when Quick...
The Olympus OMD EM5 Mark II is arguably the most satisfying all-round camera I've tested to date, whether DSLR or mirrorless. It takes the charm of the original EM5, adds a bunch of features from the flagship EM1, complements them with a few new ones...
Expert review by : Sean Captain (tomsguide.com)
The E-M5 Mark II is one of the best cameras for candid shooting, and certainly the smallest, as long as the lighting is good. Autofocus is quick in most conditions; five-axis image stabilization keeps photos and especially videos steady as you move...
Petite, weather-sealed body ; Excellent photo and video quality ; Five-axis image stabilization ; Large articulating LCD with tap-to-focus ; Electronic viewfinder
Overly complex interface ; No built-in flash ; Autofocus sometimes sluggish in low light
Compact, powerful and weatherproof, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 lets you shoot great photos and videos nearly anywhere.
Expert review by : Gordon Laing (cameralabs.com)
Externally the EM5 Mark II shares a great deal with its predecessor with a compact, tough and weather-proof body, but it's now additionally tested to be freeze-proof. Fans of the higher-end OMD EM1 will be pleased to find a redesigned grip, chunkier...
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...
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 ; Slow wakeup when Quick...
It should be clear by now I'm very fond of the OMD EM5 Mark II. It improves on two bodies I already liked a lot, taking the best of both, improving some aspects and adding more besides. The compact weatherproof body looks and feels great, the...