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OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Compact weather-sealed MFT classic with high-res pixel shift mode.

$1,099

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

16 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

15 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

6-stop

Weight

580 g

Battery

640 shots

Sensor size

OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark II

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Micro Four Thirds mount

60

First-party

70

Third-party

130+

Total available

Mount introduced 2008

Body size

OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark II

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

134 × 91 × 72 mm · 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
  • · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting

Sports & Action

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 15fps burst — fast action ready
  • · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid

Video & Hybrid

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 580g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · Bird AF subject recognition
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • Weather sealed
  • Compact
  • Pixel shift hi-res

Cons

  • 16MP base
  • Older AF
  • MFT limits

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Full specifications

Verified specs · OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Sensor

Resolution16 MP
Sensor typeFour Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorTruePic X

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemCross-type PDAF
AF points / zones1053
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-7 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)6 fps
Burst (electronic)15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness6 stops

Body

Weight580 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)134 × 91 × 72 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds