Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P5

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-P5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and E-P5 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was released 3 years after the E-P5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1 II grades against the E-P5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Olympus PEN E-P5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 II and the E-P5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and E-P5 is 68 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and E-P5.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-M1 II to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II should have an edge in sensor tech.