Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver 2016
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver 2016
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
The Nikon 40mm f/2 SE lens is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight design, and fast autofocus, making it a favorite for everyday and street photography. Users appreciate the beautiful rendering and value for money, though some note it is not as sharp as the S-line lenses and lacks a lens hood. A few complaints mention misleading packaging and a back-focus issue, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast autofocus
- Beautiful image rendering
- Great value for money
- Ideal for street photography
Cons
- Not as sharp as S-line lenses
- No lens hood included
- Back-focus issue reported
- Misleading packaging (non-SE version sent)
- Slower autofocus compared to 28mm SE
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Nikon NIKKOR Z20121 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | — |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| 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 | 0.17 kg★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | — |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2.0)★ | — |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver 2016
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong burst (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
- Strong af (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 32 specs.
