The Olympus E-M5 Mark II is a compact system camera with a Micro Four-Thirds sensor, and the sequel to 2012's OM-D E-M5 . We flat-out loved that camera. This update successfully adds to the winning design without spoiling what was so great about the original.

Great 5-axis OIS; Excellent handling and controls; Much-improved EVF

No 4K video; Lesser detail and high ISO performance than some

It should be clear by now I'm very fond of the OMD EM5 Mark II. It improves on two bodies I already liked a lot, taking the best of both, improving some aspects and adding more besides.

Small weatherproof body with great controls; Fantastic built-in stabilization works with any lens; Big; detailed viewfinder and fully-articulated touch screen; Fast accurate focusing with great face and eye detection; Built-in Wifi with powerful mobile app.

Native image quality similar to previous models; 40MP mode requires specific conditions and lenses to shine; Continuous AF becomes less confident with fast subjects; Timelapse and miniature movies encoded at low frame rate; Slow wakeup when Quick Sleep is enabled

I don't think there has ever been a broader selection of cameras in that action/enthusiast segment between $1,000 and $1,800 (comparable to models between £830 to £1,300 and AU$1,150 to AU$2,000). With Olympus' replacement for its 3-year-old OM-D E-M5, it not only joins the "Mark II" club, but chooses the E-M5 Mark II as the bearer of its newest technology. With the E-M5 M2, the company takes aim at a laundry list of cameras: the Canon EOS 70D , Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-3 dSLRs (all pretty old, from 2013); the Sony Alpha 77 II SLT; and the Fufjilm X-T1 , Panasonic Lumix GH4 and Samsung NX1 mirrorless models. Not to mention its own OM-D E-M1 .

After 3 long years Olympus overhauls its midrange interchangeable-lens camera with significantly better movie-recording features and performance improvements.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II ($1,099.99, body only) is the long-awaited follow-up to one of our favorite mirrorless cameras , the E-M5 . The Mark II builds on its predecessor's features, adding Wi-Fi, improving image stabilization, and adding an innovative high-resolution image capture mode.

Compact; Quick 10.4fps burst rate; Sharp EVF; Vari-angle touch-screen LCD; Excellent control layout; 40-megapixel High Res mode; In-body image stabilization; Weather-sealed design; Large lens library; PC sync socket; Wi-Fi

Limited shots per burst; High Res mode requires sturdy tripod and static subject; Subject tracking disappoints; Omits built-in flash; Lacks 4K support

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II ($1,099.99, body only) is the long-awaited follow-up to one of our favorite mirrorless cameras, the E-M5 ($499.00 at Amazon) . The Mark II builds on its predecessor's features, adding Wi-Fi, improving image stabilization, and adding an innovative high-resolution image capture mode. It's a fine camera, but its price is not far off from our Editors' Choice Samsung NX1 ( at Amazon) , which doesn't have quite as many bells and whistles, but has 4K video, a more advanced autofocus system, and 15fps burst shooting capability. Design and ControlsThe E-M5 Mark II ($899.00 at Amazon)  is one of the smaller mirrorless cameras in its class. It measures 3.3 by 4.9 by 1.8 inches (HWD) and weighs 14.4 ounces. It's just a little bit larger all around when compared with the original E-M5 (3.5 by 4.8 by 1.6 inches, 15 ounces), due to its vari-angle LCD and deeper handgrip. Even though the grip is more substantial than the original E-M5, it's not as deep as the one tha...

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II has a unique high-resolution capture mode, but it's not the best camera for shooting fast-moving subjects.

Compact; Quick 10.4fps burst rate; Sharp EVF; Vari-angle touch-screen LCD; Excellent control layout; 40-megapixel High Res mode; In-body image stabilization; Weather-sealed design; Large lens library; PC sync socket; Wi-Fi

Limited shots per burst; High Res mode requires sturdy tripod and static subject; Subject tracking disappoints; Omits built-in flash; Lacks 4K support

The E-M5 Mark II is the new flagship Micro Four Thirds compact system camera from Olympus. The third model in the range of cameras dubbed OM-D, the E-M5 Mark II is a classically styled 16.1 megapixel model that offers the world's most effective 5-axis image stabilisation system, rated for up to...

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II is a high-quality, compact ILC made to be easy enough for anyone to use. High-quality still images combined with the easy-to-use video features mean this is the only camera you will need. Read more in our Full Conclusion .

All shooting modes are accurate and easy in all situations; iAuto produces a much brighter; more vivid image; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record; Weather-Resistant body is ready for almost any shooting conditions; Excellent overall image quality; 5-Axis image stabilization is...

Some may consider iAuto to be over the top with color; almost unrealistic

Three years ago Olympus turned the compact system camera market on its head with the launch of the OM-D E-M5. This enthusiast-oriented model packed a groundbreaking 5-axis image stabilisation system into its compact, weatherproof, and handsomely retro-styled body.

Excellent JPEG image quality; Fast; responsive operation; Robust; weather-resistant body; Almost all controls can be customised to suit the user

Complex menus are difficult to master; Connectors interfere with articulated screen; Raw image quality can't quite match larger sensor cameras

Even without the 40MP mode, all sorts of the little changes and refinements have been made, compared to its predecessor to make it a nicer camera to use. The movie specification have been significantly boosted hence the device makes a solid video camera.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II is a compelling camera, with a range of features to suit all aspects of photography, from the video enthusiast, who will benefit from the 5-axis image stabilisation and improved video options, or someone looking for high resolution (stills) photography, the 40 megapixel...

40 megapixel high-resolution shooting mode; 5.5 year warranty! (UK Offer; Excellent image quality; Compact weather-sealed metal body; 5-axis image stabilisation system; 10-11fps continuous shooting; Dual-axis electronic level; High resolution electronic viewfinder; Improved vari-angle 3inch...

High res shooting mode requires a tripod and can't be hand-held; Menu system due a refresh; No auto panoramic stitching built in; Accessory port removed; Short battery life (on default settings