Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the E-M5 II (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was unveiled 3 years prior to the E-M5 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M5 grades versus the E-M5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 II has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus E-M5 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 versus the E-M5 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and E-M5 II is 81 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and E-M5 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.