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Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Olympus OM-D E-M1 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II ×
Olympus OM-D E-M1 ×
General
ModelOlympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus OM-D E-M1
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberE-M5 IIE-M1
Alternate model number(s)
  • e-m5 mark ii
-
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124130
Width (mm)4563
Height (mm)8594
Weight (g)469497
Waterproof--
PredecessorOlympus E-M5-
SuccessorOlympus E-M5 IIOlympus E-M1
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116.1
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.753.75
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score7373
Dxo color depth score (bit)2323
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.412.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)908757
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 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)
  • 1280 x 980(1.3 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.49.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area)High-speed Dual AF: 37-point On-Chip Phase Detection AF or 81-point Contrast Detection AF with Group Target
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensorEVF; 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.740.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.481.48
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,037,0001,037,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1414
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectableAUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot meteringDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight*1, Night sceneScene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual（1/1 (full) - 1/64）
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual（1/1 (full) - 1/64）
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)97
Flash range descriptionBundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100Bundled FL-LM2 flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/320
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync TerminalHot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 or via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi or optional remote cable rm-uc1
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mini jack
  • combined av/usb connector
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • 3.5mm stereo mini jack
  • accessory port 2
  • combined av/usb connector
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.730.47
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.47
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.760.54
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.49.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1850
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.49.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1350
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.39.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1334
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.140.14
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.340.27
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.05
Shutter lag (notes)-Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.138s
Startup time (s)0.80.8
Play -> record time (s)0.50.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.54.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)310-
Battery form factorProprietary BLN-1Proprietary BLN-1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • olympus viewer 3 cd-rom
  • olympus viewer 3 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and features16-megapixel Live MOS sensor; TruePic VII image processor; class-leading 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization-



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