Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II E-M1 Mark II Black 2016
Olympus
77 Overall Score
vs
SmallRig 15551
SmallRig
29 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II E-M1 Mark II Black 2016
85 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is highly praised by users for its excellent image stabilization, lightweight design, and great value compared to the Mark III. Many appreciate its handling, focus stacking, and compatibility with Micro Four Thirds lenses, though some note the lack of GPS and slow-motion video. Overall, it is seen as a capable camera for landscape, nature, and street photography.
Pros
- Excellent image stabilization
- Lightweight and portable
- Great value for money
- Comfortable handling
- Focus stacking feature
Cons
- No built-in GPS
- No slow-motion video
- No pinch-to-zoom on touchscreen
- Screen protector may prevent flush closure
- Bulky charger cord
Image stabilization 4
Value for money 5
Build quality 3
Portability 4
Focus stacking 2
Gps 2
SmallRig 15551
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Photography
Vlogging
Wedding Events
Travel
Product Photography
Video
Youtube
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II E-M1 Mark II | SmallRig 15551 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | — |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | — |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 200★ | — |
| Processor | TruePic VIII | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✗ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✗ | — |
| Log Profile | ✗ | — |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | H.264 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 1.53 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0★ | — |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II E-M1 Mark II Black 2016
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong burst (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
SmallRig 15551
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II E-M1 Mark II
Scores 77 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 32 specs.
