We knew an update to the popular Olympus OM-D E-M5 was in the offing when the company quietly announced it had stopped making the camera in November 2014. So when the E-M5 Mark II was unveiled on 5 February, nobody was really surprised.

A follow-up to the first Micro Four Thirds OM-D series camera, the Olympus E-M5 II has a tough act to follow. Absolutely bursting at the seams with the latest technology -- including a unique high resolution mode that takes it far beyond what its sensor should be capable of -- this 16-megapixel...

Excellent handling in a compact, weather-sealed body; Crisp, roomy electronic viewfinder; Image quality that can take the fight to APS-C DSLRs; Unique high-res mode lets it bat far above its weight for static scenes; Extremely fast 10 fps burst shooting, Excellent video feature set, Great handling...

Control dials are easily bumped; Below-average battery life at default settings; Buffer depths for raw shooters are a bit limited; 16-megapixel sensor resolution feels dated; Weak bundled flash strobe, Front and rear control dials are too easily bumped, changing settings by mistake, Speaker is...

Excellent build; typical Olympus understatement; good ergonomics and easy to live with

Nothing to mention

Looking for a camera that can handle the real world and not take too much of your luggage up Olympus lets us play with its second-gen E-M5. Is this the best digital mirrorless yet

Very comfortable to hold; Excellent image quality; OLED touchscreen included; with a vari-angle hinge; Includes WiFi; and can be controlled via smartphone or tablet; Extra high-resolution mode is a really cool inclusion; even if it does need a tripod or a stable surface to work at this time; Comes...

A little slow to start up; Still no flash built in; External battery charger still required to charge the camera up

A sequel well worth your time.

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

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

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Review - The Olympus E-M5 Mark II takes over from the popular E-M5 Mark I, and although it looks similar to its predecessor it features a wide range of core enhancements

Excellent operating speed; Great build quality including weather resistance; Full customisation of most controls Great JPEG image quality

Raw image quality doesn't quite match competition; Menu interface somewhat challenging; A few design errors

This was my switchover camera when I abandoned the DSLR system (Canon 5D Mark III) and it did not disappoint, given its compactness and highly impressive image quality. Here is my take on the pros and cons after 3.5 years of usage: Pros: + Very impressive still image quality rendered via Olympuss...

Excellent camera. Weather sealed, responsive etc. etc. But what makes this camera stand out from all the others is its superb image stabilization. I spent one day in my local park with the 40-150 f2.8 lens.

Robust construction; responsive; excellent autofocus and absolutely incredible image stabilization

Menu navigation a bit confusing at first

I am a serious hobbyist photographer, shooting primarily landscapes and wildlife. I was interested in transitioning from full-frame Canon gear to Olympus to reduce size and weight for my travels, and enjoy the benefits of the EVF.