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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was revealed 4 years before the E-M1 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the E-M1 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 E-M1 III E-M1 II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020September 2016More modern by 41 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 E-M1 II E-M1 III 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution1037k1037kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II provides outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 II vs the E-M1 III.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and E-M1 III is 68 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and E-M1 III.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged E-M1 II will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography details
75
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
77
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography information
78
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 weather proofing
 lighter than competitors (574 grams)
 great high ISO (25,600)
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 has touch to focus
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
74
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (60.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 has phase detect AF
 bad battery life (350 per charge)
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
72
 lighter than competitors (574g)
 weather proofing
 includes focus via touch
 MP count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 bad battery life (350 per charge)
79
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography features
76
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
 bad battery life (350 shots)
81
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging factors
79
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic support
 lighter than competitors (574 grams)
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic port
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-M1 III
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-09-19 2020-02-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures    
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 121 121
Cross focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 574g (1.27 pounds) 580g (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 420 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $1,700 $1,800