Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver 2016

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver 2016

Olympus
80 Overall Score
vs
Saneen WD05 Black

Saneen WD05 Black

Saneen
36 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver 2016

88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is highly praised for its superb image stabilization, lightweight build, and excellent handling, making it a favorite for hiking and nature photography. Users appreciate its value, especially when compared to the Mark III, and note that it remains a capable camera despite its age. Some minor drawbacks include the lack of GPS, no pinch zoom on the touchscreen, and the need for firmware updates with older lenses.

Pros
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Comfortable grip and handling
  • Great value for money
  • High-quality images
Cons
  • No built-in GPS
  • No pinch zoom on touchscreen
  • Firmware updates needed for older lenses
  • Screen protector may prevent flush closing
  • No slow motion above 60fps
👍 Image stabilization 5
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Portability 3
👍 Lens compatibility 3
👎 Gps 2

Saneen WD05 Black

72 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

The Saneen Digital Camera receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its ease of use, lightweight build, and good value for beginners, with some noting decent image quality for the price. However, a significant complaint is that photos look much worse when transferred to a computer compared to the camera screen, with one user calling the 4K claim misleading. Overall, it's seen as a decent starter camera but not for those expecting high-end results.

Pros
  • Easy to use for beginners
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Good value for the price
  • Decent image quality for the price
  • Built-in Wi-Fi for phone transfer
Cons
  • Photos look worse on computer than on camera screen
  • Misleading 4K claim according to some users
  • Poor image quality when transferred
  • Not suitable for high-end expectations
  • Some users report very bad photo and video quality
🤔 Image quality 8
👍 Ease of use 6
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Wi-fi transfer 2

Scores

Beginner
Olympus
89
Saneen
64
Sports Wildlife
Olympus
79
Saneen
27
Wedding Events
Olympus
76
Saneen
30
Photography
Olympus
75
Saneen
41
Streaming
Olympus
74
Saneen
43
Vlogging
Olympus
74
Saneen
32
Video
Olympus
74
Saneen
35
Product Photography
Olympus
74
Saneen
55
Travel
Olympus
73
Saneen
30
Youtube
Olympus
71
Saneen
36

Specifications

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISaneen WD05
Sensor
TypeMOSCMOS
Sizemicro-four-thirds—
Megapixels20.299999237060547 MP64 MP★
ISO Range200★—
ProcessorTruePic VIII—
Autofocus
AF Points
121
No data
AF TypeContrast Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121—
Eye AF✓★—
Animal AF✗—
Subject Detection✓★—
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)15 fps★—
Burst (Electronic)60 fps★—
Max Shutter1/16000—
Electronic Shutter✓★—
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS30 fps★—
1080p FPS120 fps★—
10-bit✗—
Log Profile✗—
RAW Video✗—
CodecH.264—
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"4"★
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓★—
EVF Resolution2.4M dots★—
Build
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.50 kg0.37 kg★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✗—
USBUSB-C (USB 2.0)USB-C
HDMIMicro-HDMIHDMI
Hot Shoe✓★—

Pros & Cons

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver 2016

  • Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong burst (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile

Saneen WD05 Black

  • Strong sensor (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
  • Strong affordability (72nd percentile)
  • Strong social proof (70th percentile)
  • Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average video (25th percentile)
  • Below average burst (34th percentile)

Pricing

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver 2016

No current pricing available

Saneen WD05 Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

Scores 80 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 32 specs.

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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