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Is the Olympus E-M5 II good for Street Photography?

Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
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Olympus E-M5 II Street Photography Score

EXCELLENT
Olympus E-M5 II has a score of 91 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography. It will satisfy all your need in Street Photography, no need to look further for other cameras.
Read our detailed Olympus E-M5 II Review

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Olympus E-M5 II Street Photography Detailed Analysis
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder

Using a viewfinder during a street photography shoot allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

Live-view

Live view lets you take photos without using the viewfinder which makes you less obstrusive and this works very well during street photography where you don't want to get people's attention.

Face-Detection Focusing

Face detection focusing mode is very helpful in the street scenes where you focus on a face, since you can concentrate on framing and other adjustments while the camera handles the focus for you.

Fully Articulated LCD Screen

An articulated screen gives you the flexibility to shoot in non traditional positions such as waist level, which helps you to be more creative and unobtrusive in the streets.

Image Stabilization

Image stabilization reduces the effects of camera shake at long exposures and long focal lengths in street photography thus ensuring sharper photos.

Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor

Large sensor in Olympus E-M5 II ensures a good low light image quality compared to smaller sensor, and it also provide shallow depth of field and a nice blurry background when needed.

Medium sized Body

Mirrorlessbody of Olympus E-M5 II is a good combination of relatively small size and good handling camera, without giving the impression of a professional camera.

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Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #33

Sony Alpha A7c
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 96
Portability
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Features
Value for Money 96
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61 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
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Rank in All Cameras: #10
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #11

Sony Alpha A7CR
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 97
Portability
Overall Score 93
Portrait
Street 100
Sports
Daily
Landscape

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24 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon Z Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #39
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #37

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Imaging
Features
Value for Money 96
Portability
Overall Score
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Sony A6700

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26 MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #64
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #55

Sony Alpha a6700
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 91
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 94
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-T4

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26 MP | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #53
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #44

Fujifilm X-T4
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 92
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 92
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Canon R7

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33 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Canon RF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #50
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #46

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Imaging
Features
Value for Money 93
Portability
Overall Score
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Street 92
Sports
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Fujifilm X-H2S

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26 MP | APS-C Stacked BSI X-Trans Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #44
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #40

Fujifilm X-H2S
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 92
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 92
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-H2

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40 MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #25
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #24

Fujifilm X-H2
Imaging
Features 90
Value for Money 96
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 92
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sony A6500

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24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #94
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #73

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Overall Score
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