Links
| Model Name | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer URL | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor | Olympus E-M5 |
| Successor | Olympus E-M5 III |
Auto Focus
| Auto Focus | Yes |
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| 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) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
Power
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View) | 310 shots |
|---|---|
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF) | 310 shots |
| Battery Form Factor | Proprietary BLN-1 |
| Usable Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included | 1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter) | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported | No |
Lens & Optics
| Digital Zoom Values | 2x |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens | n/a |
| Integrated ND Filter | No |
| Filter Thread | n/a |
| Thread Type | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Digital Zoom | Yes |
Image Sensor
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | No |
|---|---|
| DxO Sensor Score | 73 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits) | 23.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs) | 12.4 |
| Sensor Type | Live MOS |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso) | 908 |
| Effective Megapixels | 16.1 |
| Sensor Format | 4/3 |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 3.75 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter | None |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | Yes |
Image Storage
| Usable Memory Types | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
|---|---|
| UHS Support | UHS-II |
| Dual Card Slots | No |
| RAW Capture Support | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Included Memory | No memory included |
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) |
|---|---|
| Image File Format | JPEG, MPO, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second | 10.4 |
General
| Size | 4.9 x 3.3 x 1.8 in. (124 x 85 x 45 mm) |
|---|---|
| Waterproof | No |
| Waterproof Depth | n/a |
| Model Number | E-M5 II |
| Alternate Model Number(s) | E-M5 Mark II |
| Camera Format | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured | Yes |
| Retail Price | $999.99 |
| Street Price | $899.00 |
| Date Available | 2015-02-21 |
| Tripod Mount | Yes |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder | EVF / 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 |
| EVF Resolution | 2,360,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.74x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed) | 1.48x |
Exposure
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5.0EV 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 |
| Program Auto Exposure | Yes |
| Aperture Priority | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes | Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight*1, 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, 3D*2), 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 |
| Self Timer | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer) | Yes |
| Maximum ISO (native) | 25600 |
| High Resolution Composite | 64.0 megapixels |
| Minimum ISO (native) | 200 |
| ISO Settings | AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
| Auto ISO Mode | Yes |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes |
Video Capture
| HD Video Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| HD Video Connection | HDMI |
| Can take movies | Yes |
| Movie Resolution | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (10p) |
| Movie File Format | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Movie File Format | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder | No |
Flash
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control | No |
| Built-in Flash | No |
| 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） |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100) | 9.0 m / 29.5 ft. |
| Flash Range Description | Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/250 |
Performance Timing
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution) | 10.4 |
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| Flash cycle time, full power | 4.5 seconds |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution) | 18 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps) | 10.4 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames) | 13 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps) | 10.3 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames) | 13 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid) | 0.14 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus) | 0.068 seconds |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution) | 0.73 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash) | 0.34 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused) | 0.046 seconds |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot) | 0.76 |
| Startup Time | 0.8 seconds |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| Play -> Record Time | 0.5 seconds |
Software
| Included Software | Olympus Viewer 3 CD-ROM |
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Display
| Rear Display Size (inches) | 3.0 |
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| Rear Display Resolution | 1,037,000 dots (345,667 px) |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating Screen | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes |
| Selfie Screen | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom | 14.0x |
| Top Deck Display | No |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | Yes |
| Rear Display | Yes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | No |
|---|---|
| Built-In GPS | No |
| Microphone Jack | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| External Connections | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant | Yes |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Remote Control Type | Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 or via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended) | Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, 3.5mm stereo mini jack |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes |
| NFC | No |
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. |
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Basic
| Sensor size | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
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| Weight | 16.5 oz (469 g) includes batteries |