OM System
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- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
- · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 15fps burst — fast action ready
- · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Good- · 580g — compact and travel-friendly
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 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
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