Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M5 II

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus E-M5 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the E-M5 II (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was brought out 7 months later than the E-M5 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 II matches up vs the E-M5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 II has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus E-M5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 II and the E-M5 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and E-M5 II is 82 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and E-M5 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher E-M10 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.