OM System
OM-D E-M5
Landmark compact weather-sealed MFT body that put Micro Four Thirds on the map.
$999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2012
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-D E-M5 Mark II is 3 years newer.
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Wins
OM-D E-M5
Wins
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
16 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-D E-M5 has lower Weight (425 g vs 580 g)
- AOM-D E-M5 has higher Resolution (16.1 MP vs 16 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOM-D E-M5
122 × 90 × 44 mm
425 g (0.94 lb / 14.99 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
OM-D E-M5 is 12mm narrower, 1mm shorter, and 28mm thinner than OM-D E-M5 Mark II.
OM-D E-M5 is 155 g lighter than OM-D E-M5 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm OM-D E-M5 · 72mm OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Sensor size, to scale
OM-D E-M5
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-D E-M5
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 89.6, 43.7
Weight
425 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Resolution
16.1 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-D E-M5
Pros
- ✓Historic MFT body
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Compact
- ✓Built-in EVF
Cons
- –16MP very dated
- –Old AF
- –Superseded many times
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Compact
- ✓Pixel shift hi-res
Cons
- –16MP base
- –Older AF
- –MFT limits
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 travel, OM-D E-M5 or OM-D E-M5 Mark II?
OM-D E-M5 scores 8.0/10 versus 7.5/10 for OM-D E-M5 Mark II — 425g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-D E-M5 and OM-D E-M5 Mark II?
OM-D E-M5 is 16.1 MP and OM-D E-M5 Mark II is 16 MP, so the OM-D E-M5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-D E-M5 and OM-D E-M5 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
OM-D E-M5 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-D E-M5 Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-D E-M5 or the OM-D E-M5 Mark II?
OM-D E-M5 reaches 15 fps electronic. OM-D E-M5 Mark II reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-D E-M5 and OM-D E-M5 Mark II?
OM-D E-M5 weighs 425 g and OM-D E-M5 Mark II weighs 580 g, so the OM-D E-M5 is 155 g lighter.
Do the OM-D E-M5 and OM-D E-M5 Mark II record 4K video?
OM-D E-M5: 4K up to 60p. OM-D E-M5 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the OM-D E-M5 and OM-D E-M5 Mark II weather sealed?
OM-D E-M5: Yes. OM-D E-M5 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the OM-D E-M5 and 640 shots for the OM-D E-M5 Mark II, giving the OM-D E-M5 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-D E-M5 launched at $999 and OM-D E-M5 Mark II at $1,099. The OM-D E-M5 is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.