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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

87 reviews

Apr, 2025

Positive
performance (17)
portability (5)
durability (5)
image quality (4)
focus (3)

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price (4)
usability (3)
sensor (2)
reliability (1)
screen (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 87 reviews of Olympus OM-D E-M1 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. People really like the battery and image quality. The portability and durability also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the size. There are some less positive opinions about the reliability and screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (trustedreviews.com)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 II

The OM-D EM-1 Mark II is being touted as the camera to “change the game”, offering high-speed shooting for sports, wildlife and action, but while maintaining a small body size.

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Kevin Lee Phil Hall (techradar.com)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II review

The best Micro Four Thirds camera yet

Unshakable image stabilization ; Bulletproof weather-sealing ; Laser-accurate autofocus

Pricey compared to rivals ; Dense menu systems ; As expensive as some full-frame cameras, or more so

With an expanded AF system, a fully customizable interface, solid video features and higher-res sensor, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is Olympus' most impressive and feature-complete camera yet.

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Timothy Coleman (pocket-lint.com)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II review: The most formidable Olympus camera, ever

Ultimately, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is currently the best Micro Four Thirds camera for advanced photographers. That, in a nutshell, is why it's

Very fast ; Quick autofocus ; Articulated touchscreen ; Image stabilisation is unreal ; Mechanical and electronic shutter shooting modes ; Can be customised to the nth degree ; Ever expanding lens choice ; Sharp images at low to mid ISO settings

Image quality in low contrast light ; Limited dynamic range in high contrast light ; silent shutter is so discreet that it’s easy to forget what shooting mode you’re in ; It's an expensive purchase

The E-M1 Mark II is not only better than the original model in every way, it's better than most mirrorless in every way too.

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (stuff.tv)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II review

Olympus' new flagship CSC is fast and furious

High speed capture ; Tough and weatherproof ; Fast, accurate autofocus ; 4K video capture

Small sensor ; Painful price tag ; Labyrinthine menu system

The perfect system camera for shooting sport and wildlife, albeit at the cost of a luxury safari

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by (tipa.com)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

The lightweight and weatherproof E-M1 Mark II has a 20MP Live MOS sensor and TruePic VIII Dual Quad Core Processor. It offers two very high speed shooting sequences, 15fps (mechanical) and 60 fps (electronic), as well as 4K Ultra HD video recording...

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II review

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The Olympus OM-D E-M1 has long been one of the most desirable high-end cameras, combining retro appeal with great performance, advanced features and impressive picture quality. Now the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is doing its best to surpass it, with more...

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 II Vs Panasonic Lumix GH5 Video

David Thorpe compares the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with the Panasonic Lumix GH5 in his latest video.

Nov, 2017

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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Full Review

We review the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, with 60fps continuous shooting at 20mp, 18fps C-AF raw shooting, CINE 4K video, 5-axis IS and more.

If you want the fastest possible camera then the high price of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II may be justified, as it is, without doubt, an excellent camera, capable of producing excellent images. For those that need or want high-speed shooting, the...

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Wilson Wong (techgoondu.com)

Mirrorless camera shootout: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II versus Fujifilm X-T2 December 16th, 2016 | by Wilson Wong Imaging 5 PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Wilson W

Touted as the flagships of their respective mirrorless camera range, they represent the best the companies can offer today. How do they fare next to each other?

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Daven Mathies (digitaltrends.com)