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Olympus E-M5 Mark II Review

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    Main Features

    • 16MP - Four Thirds MOS Sensor
    • ISO 200 - 25600( expands to 100)
    • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
    • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • 10.0fps continuous shooting
    • and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 469g. 124 x 85 x 45 mm
    • Weather Sealed Body
    • Replaced Olympus E-M5
    • Replaced by Olympus E-M5 III
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    Olympus E-M5 II Overview

    First introduced in February 2015 , Olympus OM-D E-M5 II is a 16.0MP Advanced Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized MOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather sealed body, Fully articulated touch screen and Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Olympus replaced the older Olympus E-M5 with this model and later E-M5 Mark II was replaced with Olympus E-M5 III. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
    Compare Olympus OM-D E-M5 II vs Olympus E-M5
    Compare Olympus OM-D E-M5 II vs Olympus E-M5 III

    Olympus E-M5 II Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Olympus E-M5 II is a member of Olympus's OM-D E-M5 series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Olympus OM-D E-M5 Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Olympus E-M5 III
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    2019 20.0MP - Four Thirds 30.0 fps 125 x 85 x 50mm 414g
    Olympus E-M5 II
    2015 16.0MP - Four Thirds 10.0 fps 124 x 85 x 45mm 469g
    Olympus E-M5
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    2012 16.0MP - Four Thirds 9.0 fps 122 x 89 x 43mm 425g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Olympus E-M5 Mark III vs E-M5 Mark II vs E-M5

    Alternative Model names found for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: E-M 5 MarkII, E-M 5 Mark2, E-M 5 MarkII, E-M 5 Mark2, E-M5 MII, E-M5 M2, E-M5 2, E-M5 II, E-M5 MK2, E-M5 MKII, E-M5MK2 and E-M5MKII.


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    Olympus E-M5 II PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Olympus E-M5 II review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    5-axis Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    Touch Screen
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    25.600 Max ISO
    81 Focus Points
    1.037k dots LCD Resolution
    1/8000s High Shutter Speed
    1/16000s Electronic Shutter Speed
    10.0fps Shooting
    469g Light Body
    External Microphone Port
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    2360kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    0.74x magnification - Large Viewfinder
    Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±5 EV
    Flash Sync Port
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    40.0MP Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
    Focus Bracketing
    Focus Stacking
    Dual-axis Electronic Level
    Remote control with a smartphone
    Compatible with fast UHS-II cards
    Webcam Functionality
    Live Composite Mode
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    CONs
    Low Battery Life: 310 shots

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    Olympus E-M5 II Physical Specs
    Olympus E-M5 II weighs 469 g (1.03 lb / 16.54 oz) and has external dimensions of 124 x 85 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.35 x 1.77″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 456g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 45mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Olympus E-M5 II with the dimensions:

    Olympus E-M5 II Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Olympus E-M5 II Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus E-M5 II, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Olympus E-M5 II Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Olympus E-M5 II Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Olympus E-M5 II size with the camera that it replaced: Olympus E-M5. Olympus E-M5 is 2mm narrower and 2mm thinner than Olympus E-M5 II but it is also 4mm taller.


    Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-M5 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus E-M5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus E-M5 II with its main competitors:

    Olympus E-M5 II Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs E-M5 Mark II Thickness vs E-M5 Mark II
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M5 III
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    414g 55g lighter 50mm 5mm thicker
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M10 II
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    390g 79g lighter 47mm 2mm thicker
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M10 III
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    410g 59g lighter 50mm 5mm thicker
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M5
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    425g 44g lighter 43mm 2mm thinner
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M1
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    497g 28g heavier 63mm 18mm thicker
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M1 II
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    574g 105g heavier 67mm 22mm thicker
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M10 IV
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    383g 86g lighter 49mm 4mm thicker
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Panasonic G85
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    505g 36g heavier 74mm 29mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Olympus E-M5 II has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Olympus E-M5 II will serve you well. If you attach one of these Olympus E-M5 II weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    Olympus E-M5 II Lens Mount and Lenses

    Olympus E-M5 II has a Micro Four Thirds lens mount and currently there are 119 native lenses available for this mount. MFT is the most mature and versatile mount in the Mirrorles camera world. Olympus MFT lenses are known by their high optical quality and affordable prices. Other main contributor of the system, Panasonic also offers similarly well regarded lenses. Third party lens manufacturers also increase number of their offering and new manufacturers also jump in the wagon as the popularity of the system increases.

    E-M5 Mark II also has a Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on E-M5 Mark II. Sensor based image stabilization is one of the most useful features that you can have in an ILC.

    Weather Sealed Lenses for Olympus E-M5 II

    There are 39 lenses with weather sealing for Olympus E-M5 II that you can couple with its weather sealed body.

    Here are some of the most popular Olympus E-M5 II Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Olympus E-M5 II
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lens OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
    80-300mm FourThirds 382gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH
    50mm FourThirds 125gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
    24-120mm FourThirds 210gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
    200-800mm FourThirds 1120gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
    100-400mm FourThirds 655gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
    24-120mm FourThirds 320gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS
    200-800mm FourThirds 985gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
    28-84mm FourThirds 91gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Check our Olympus E-M5 II Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Olympus E-M5 II Sensor and Photography Features

    Olympus E-M5 II has a 16.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized MOS sensor and features TruePic VII processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. E-M5 Mark II has a native ISO range of 200 - 25600 which can be boosted to 100 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Olympus E-M5 II is not the highest resolution Four Thirds camera. Panasonic GH6 with its 25.2MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GH6 or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Olympus E-M5 II DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Olympus E-M5 II sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 73 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Olympus E-M5 II here.

    High Resolution Mode

    Olympus E-M5 II has a special High Resolution mode where the camera takes multiple images of a scene while moving its sensor using the sensor shift image stabilization system and combine them automatically to create a 40.0MP MP image. This feature works best with static scenes and using a tripod is a must to minimize stitching artifacts.

    Let's look at how the size of the Olympus E-M5 II's Four Thirds sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Olympus E-M5 II LCD and Viewfinder

    Olympus E-M5 II has a Fully Articulated 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,037k dots. Articulated screens are more video oriented compared to only tilting or fixed screens. On the other hand, photography oriented users generally prefer tilting screens. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Olympus E-M5 II back view and LCD

    For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, Olympus E-M5 II will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of E-M5 Mark II's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.


    E-M5 Mark II has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 2,360kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.74x (35mm equivalent).

    Olympus E-M5 II Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Thanks to the built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity feature, Olympus E-M5 II lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our E-M5 Mark II. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect E-M5 Mark II to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Olympus E-M5 II Battery

    Olympus E-M5 II is powered by BLN-1 battery which provides a battery life of 310 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 377 shots, Olympus E-M5 II has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend E-M5 Mark II owners to invest in some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Advanced Mirrorless Cameras

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    Sony A6600 with its 810shots is the model with longest battery life among Advanced Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony A6600 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Olympus E-M5 II Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M5 III
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    4096 x 2160 310shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M10 II
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    1920 x 1080 320shots Yes No No
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M10 III
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    3840 x 2160 330shots Yes No No
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M5
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    1920 x 1080 360shots No No No
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M1
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    1920 x 1080 350shots Yes No No
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M1 II
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    4096 x 2160 350shots Yes No No
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Olympus E-M10 IV
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    3840 x 2160 360shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Camera Panasonic G85
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    3840 x 2160 330shots Yes No No

    Olympus E-M5 II Video Features

    With Olympus E-M5 II, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60p,50p,30p,25p,24p fps and save in MPEG-4, H.264 and Motion JPEG formats. Full HD resolution of Olympus E-M5 II will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.
    You can also consider its successor, the Olympus E-M5 III which features 4K video recording.

    E-M5 Mark II has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Olympus E-M5 II also has a port for an external microphone so you can record high quality sound with the help of an external microphone. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a headphone port though.

    Also read:

    • Best Mirrorless Cameras with Headphone Port

    Olympus E-M5 II Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Olympus E-M5 II can shoot continuously at max speed of 10.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/8000 sec. E-M5 Mark II also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/16000s. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

    Flash

    Unfortunately E-M5 Mark II doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes and Olympus also includes a small external flash with the E-M5 Mark II that you can mount on when you need.

    Focusing

    Olympus E-M5 II features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 81 points to choose from.

    Olympus E-M5 II also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Focus Stacking

    Macro shooters will love Olympus E-M5 II's Focus Stacking feature. In this mode, E-M5 Mark II automatically composites multiple shots taken at different focal positions using focus bracketing to create a single image with maximum depth of field.

    What type of Photography is Olympus E-M5 II Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Olympus E-M5 II in 5 different photography areas.

    Olympus E-M5 II for Portrait Photography

    Olympus E-M5 II has a score of 63 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Image Stabilization
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-M5 II for Portrait Photography

    Olympus E-M5 II for Street Photography

    Olympus E-M5 II has a score of 91 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Fully Articulated LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-M5 II for Street Photography

    Olympus E-M5 II for Sports Photography

    Olympus E-M5 II has a score of 70 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
    81 Focus Points
    Wireless Connection
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-M5 II for Sports Photography

    Olympus E-M5 II for Daily Photography

    Olympus E-M5 II has a score of 69 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    469g
    Body Thickness 45mm

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-M5 II for Daily Photography

    Olympus E-M5 II for Landscape Photography

    Olympus E-M5 II has a score of 39 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theE-M5 Mark II.
    Live-view
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Environmental Sealings
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-M5 II for Landscape Photography
    Olympus E-M5 II Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Olympus E-M5 II compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Olympus E-M5 II alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Olympus E-M5 II

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Olympus E-M5 II amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Olympus E-M1 II
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    Olympus E-M10 IV
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    Panasonic G85
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    Olympus E-M5 II Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Olympus E-M5 II with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Olympus E-M5 II's price range.

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    Olympus E-M5 II Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Olympus E-M5 II has an Overall Score of 73/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Olympus OM-D E-M5 II is ranked #84 out of 231 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #130 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #130 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #84 out of 231 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
    #21 out of 56 in Top Ranking Advanced Mirrorless Cameras
    #18 out of 88 in Top Ranking Four Thirds Sensor Cameras
    #52 out of 183 in Top Ranking Cameras with Selfie friendly Screen
    #16 out of 66 in Top Ranking MFT Lens Mount Cameras
    #73 out of 366 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.74x)
    #50 out of 66 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with Four Thirds sensor(469g)
    #50 out of 137 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fully Articulated Screen

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus E-M5 II
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    Does the Olympus E-M5 II have RAW support?
    Does the Olympus E-M5 II have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Olympus E-M5 II have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Olympus E-M5 II?
    What is the Sensor Size of Olympus E-M5 II?
    is the Olympus E-M5 II a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Olympus E-M5 II have Touch Screen?
    Does the Olympus E-M5 II have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Olympus E-M5 II?
    What is the Weight of Olympus E-M5 II?
    What are the Dimensions of Olympus E-M5 II?
    Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Olympus
    Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
    Announced 2015-02-06
    Body Type SLR-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
    Number of Lenses 119
    Focal Length Multiplier 2x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fully Articulated
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 1,037k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/8000s
    Max Electronic Shutter Speed 1/16000s
    Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Max Flash Sync 1/250s
    Flash Modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 73
    DxO Color Depth 23.0
    DxO Dynamic Range 12.4
    DxO Low Light ISO 896
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type MOS
    Sensor Size Four Thirds
    Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm
    Sensor Area 224.90mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 25,600
    Min Native ISO 200
    Min Boosted ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 81
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 469g
    Physical Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm
    Battery Life 310 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model BLN-1
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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