Olympus E-M5 II vs Nikon J5 Specifications

4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.8 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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Detailed specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Nikon J5

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Olympus E-M5 E-M5 vs E-M5 II	Nikon J4 J4 vs J5
Successor:	Olympus E-M5 III E-M5 II vs E-M5 III
General
Model Number:	E-M5 II	J5
Alternate Model Number(s):	E-M5 Mark II
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	No
Retail Price:	$999.99	$499.95
Street Price:	$899.00	$496.95
Date Available:	2015-02-21	2015-04-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	16.5 oz (469 g) includes batteries	12.2 oz (345 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.9 x 3.3 x 1.8 in. (124 x 85 x 45 mm)	3.9 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (98 x 60 x 32 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	16.1	20.8
Sensor Format:	4/3	1 inch
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.75 microns	2.37 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	2.7x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	73	65
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.0	21.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.4	12.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	908	479
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7296 x 5472 (39.9 MP, 4:3), 9216 x 6912 (63.7 MP, 4:3)	5568 x 3712 (20.7 MP, 3:2), 4176 x 2784 (11.6 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 9600 x 920 (8.8 MP, Other), 1536 x 9600 (14.7 MP, Other), 4800 x 920 (4.4 MP, Other), 1536 x 4800 (7.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, MPO, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.4	59.4
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (10p)	3840x2160 (15p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (120p) 800x296 (400p) 400x144 (1200p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	Nikon 1
Lens:	n/a	1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		27 - 81mm
Focal Length (actual):		10 - 30mm
Zoom Ratio:		3.00x
Aperture Range:		f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) - f/16 with 7-blade rounded aperture
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target (Normal/Small) / Eye Detection (Nearer, Left, Right) / Magnified (up to 14x, over 800 AF points)	Hybrid AF (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas, the center 105 areas support phase-detection AF; Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas; Subject tracking; Face-priority AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF; 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	Yes	No
EVF Resolution:	2,360,000 dots	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.48x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,037,000 dots (345,667 px)	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	200	160
ISO Settings:	AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable	Auto, 160 - 12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (custom); All except preset manual with fine tuning
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 60 sec	1/16000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm centered on selected AF area)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight1, Night scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., Panning, 3D2), Underwater wide / macro, HDR1, HDR2, Art Filters (14). 1 8 images automatically shot and combined into a single image composite 2 For 3D lens(H-FT012 by Panasonic) only, still photo only	Scene Mode: Sports, Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Cross Process, Toy Camera Effect, Nostalgic Sepia, Pop, Retro, High-contrast Monochrome, Fisheye, Skin softening and Cross Screen; Best Moment Capture (Active Selection, Slow View and Smart Photo Selector); Motion Snapshot
Self Timer:	2, 10, Custom seconds	2, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	64.0 megapixels	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1 (FULL) - 1/64）	Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync, off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	9.0 m / 29.5 ft.	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100	GN=5m (ISO 100) or 6.3m (ISO 160); Range is lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/60
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-II	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG	Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 or via Wi-Fi	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, 3.5mm stereo mini jack	Micro (Type D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.73	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.76	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.4	59.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	18	20
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	10.4	59.4
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	13	20
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	10.3	61.3
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	13	20
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.14 seconds	0.07 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.068 seconds	0.053 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.34 seconds	0.29 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.046 seconds	0.052 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.8 seconds	2.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.5 seconds	0.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.5 seconds	1.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	310 shots	250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	310 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLN-1	Proprietary EN-EL24
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL24 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Olympus Viewer 3 CD-ROM	View NX-i
OS Compatibility:		Windows 7/8/8.1, 32 or 64-bit; Mac OS X 10.8.5+, 64-bit only
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	16-megapixel Live MOS sensor; TruePic VII image processor; class-leading 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization; 10fps burst mode; new High-Res Shot mode generates 40MP JPEGs and 64MP RAW files; improved 1080p60 video; 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen; built-in Wi-Fi; dust, splash and freezeproof construction. Available in black or silver.	New 20.8-megapixel BSI 1-inch CMOS sensor, EXPEED 5A image processor, 20fps burst mode with continuous AF (60fps with AF fixed), 4K video at 15fps, tilting touchscreen LCD, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in silver and black, silver and white and all black in multiple kit configurations.