OM System
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Compact weather-sealed MFT classic with high-res pixel shift mode.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Feb 2015
OM System
PEN-F
Retro-styled MFT rangefinder body with 20MP sensor, built-in EVF, and classic dial controls.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
PEN-F is 1 year newer.
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Wins
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Wins
PEN-F
14 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-D E-M5 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 81)
- BPEN-F has higher EVF magnification (1.08 × vs 0.78 ×)
- BPEN-F has lower Weight (427 g vs 580 g)
- BPEN-F has higher Resolution (20.3 MP vs 16 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOM-D E-M5 Mark II
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PEN-F
125 × 72 × 37 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
OM-D E-M5 Mark II is 9mm wider, 19mm taller, and 35mm thicker than PEN-F.
OM-D E-M5 Mark II is 153 g heavier than PEN-F.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm OM-D E-M5 Mark II · 37mm PEN-F
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
134 × 91 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PEN-F
125 × 72 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PEN-F
125 × 37 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
PEN-F
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
PEN-F
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AF points / zones
1053 vs 81 — higher is better
AA filter
Only OM-D E-M5 Mark II supports it
Weather sealing
Only OM-D E-M5 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
PEN-F
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.8, 72.1, 37.3
EVF magnification
1.08 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Weight
427 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Resolution
20.3 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Compact
- ✓Pixel shift hi-res
Cons
- –16MP base
- –Older AF
- –MFT limits
PEN-F
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓20MP MFT
- ✓Creative dial modes
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –MFT sensor
- –Discontinued
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, OM-D E-M5 Mark II or PEN-F?
OM-D E-M5 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for PEN-F — 15fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-D E-M5 Mark II and PEN-F?
OM-D E-M5 Mark II is 16 MP and PEN-F is 20.3 MP, so the PEN-F captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-D E-M5 Mark II and PEN-F have in-body image stabilization?
OM-D E-M5 Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while PEN-F has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-D E-M5 Mark II or the PEN-F?
OM-D E-M5 Mark II reaches 15 fps electronic. PEN-F reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-D E-M5 Mark II and PEN-F?
OM-D E-M5 Mark II weighs 580 g and PEN-F weighs 427 g, so the PEN-F is 153 g lighter.
Do the OM-D E-M5 Mark II and PEN-F record 4K video?
OM-D E-M5 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. PEN-F: 4K up to 60p.
Are the OM-D E-M5 Mark II and PEN-F weather sealed?
OM-D E-M5 Mark II: Yes. PEN-F: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the OM-D E-M5 Mark II and 640 shots for the PEN-F, giving the PEN-F the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-D E-M5 Mark II launched at $1,099 and PEN-F at $1,199. The OM-D E-M5 Mark II is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System press materials.