Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark II Review (with OM-D E-M10 comparison) 

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$299 right now. Even in 4/2020 during the Coronavirus I'm still gonna get it!

Nicely done and comprehensive review. Thanks for posting this.

ok thanks for the input, I love how much you interact with your Audience

Many thanks for a very informative video, very helpful.

This camera still rocks in 2021. I bought one, it felt down by my fault and the screen ribbon was defective :-( but I like this camera so much that I bought another one and sold the other one on ebay for repair. I really hope the person who bought it can save his life.

That was a wonderful review of this camera model. Thank you 😊

Thank you for the review. Very good.

Very good video. I thought I had watched 15 minute's worth of information when it was only halfway!

Very good video. Thank you. Surprised to see my local town of Aberystwyth. Hope you enjoyed your visit to West Wales.

Great video thanks so much

Hi, I have only just discovered you. I thought your review of this Olympus camera was very good. Thank you. Ray

Good thorough review, thanks

Interestingly, the On-Off switch is an ancient design, almost identical to the original Olympus OM-.1 (and similar to the OM-2 also). I think it was intended to give the retro look and echo those great film cameras.

+neti neti I don't find it uncomfortable to reach as long as you are holing the camera with both hands. If you use the right hand only, you can loose some grip when you press it.

Very helpful thank you

I would have said that focus bracketing is big new feature to OM-D (E-330 - E-520 had it) and coming to E-M1 (and focus Stacking too).

First visual impressions on buying one- solid beautiful and very good quality. One small criticism is the grip or lack of. And as it's fairly weighty, i put my finger underneath to compensate and the edge is too sharp. So therefor I will look at a good half case and hope this helps

great review

Another great review and some more images/video in and around Twywn - what's not to like ? Many thanks.

When you make adjustments to the aperture or shutter speed and ISO does this show on the screen and viewfinder how it will look when Ive taken the photo?

Does the EM10 Mark II outputs CLEAN HDMI? I'm going to use it mostly for video so it matter for me. Unfortunately, all reviews are photo oriented so this spec is kind of left out. Thank you for answering sir!

the video on my omd 10ii is shaky and has jello effect,I can not shoot handheld. Which settings should I use for perfect handheld video.

Thanks so much for this informative video, I learned a lot about this camera which I just ordered.

Excellent video!

Hi Mathieu! Thanks for the awesome video, very complete and informatice! I'm about to buy one of these, but i can choose between two offers, one with the 14-42 II R and the other with the 14-42 EZ pancake like the one you use in the video. What do you think about the EZ quality and power zoom? Especially on the power zoom i have some doubts as i would prefer a manual operated zoom..what's your opinion on that? Thanks and keep it up!!

Great video and great explanation! I just bought this camera and I was wondering what's the object you clipped at the camera at 2:43 ? Thank you!

Very good video :)

Hi Mathieu! Great review indeed! Just a question, if you had to choose between this one and Panasonic G7, which one would you stick with? I have an Canon 400D for almost 8 years now and I need an upgrade :) I'm into portrait and travel photography mainly. Thank you for your help!

I bought 2 in 2018. Like them but one has issues with after market flash units. The size reminds me of my Nikon FM3a. Was surprised that most of the electronics as the SAME as in the new digital Pen.

Franchement très bonne vidéo, avec un bon petit accent à la touche française

What Cameras would you say this competes with from a video perspective? What alternatives would you recommend in the sub $900 range for video only?

Great thanks so much. I think the E-M1 might be the way to go.

Hi, I am thinking about buying this camera on black friday for myself. It seems like a great option for me. But you mentioned in the video that sony and ? can't remember have a few better cameras? do you mean better at the same price point? or better and in a higher price bracket? I would be interested in them if they are around the same price point.

I think the problem with your sideway shift is that you're recording in 25p. If you're gonna pan a lot, i think it's no brainer to use 60p. I think the same issue often happens in action cam, thats why people opt for action cam that can do 60p because they pan a lot. They also eliminate the jumping sequence because of the pixel binning, which makes it much smoother.

Looking into purchasing this camera, but want to know if I can comfortably use the lens (the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R) that comes with it instead of needing to purchase another one right away. What lenses were used in this video? What do you recommend? Thank you in advance!

Can i ask, between sony a6000 and olympus em10 which you prefer

is this any good for action sport. ? i have a sony hx300 bridge camera, its good but takes ages to ready for next pic, worse when using multi fps. . ? i dont want to go slr. . i like the compact omd with proper eye viewfinder

Do you think it makes sense to buy older em5? I am new to photography and dont want to spend so much money on a new camera so I am looking for a second hand one. As the em5 is weather sealed it would be a benefit for me as I will shoot when travelling.

Thank you for the straighforward informative review. Quick question, how's the focus peaking for video? Feel free to comment on how it compares to the peaking on E- m1 after updated firmware. Thanks again

Heyy. Should I buy gx85 or omd e10 mark 2 . there is a 130 dollars difference only for the 4k video. Need suggestion .

Possible to have "gaincontrol" over the sound ? I.e for concerts and control of the soundlevel...

Hi Mathieu, i've seen a few of your reviews and i like the fact that you are impartial on them, so i would like to hear your advice about getting a Sony a6000 or the Olympus EM10 Mark II, thanks in advance! PD: the sony is about 100USD cheaper right now with a 16-50mm len against the 14-42mm len for Olympus

just sold my olympus pen epl 6 camera. anyone got any suggestions for camera upgrade? i love the epl 6 but i wonder if i should try fuji or sony? or should just stick with the omd em10? thanks in advance!

I want to buy my first camera (I’m complete beginner) Sony a6000 or this?

Thanks a lot for the review. What do you think better for video Sony a6000 or this Olympus. Thanks again!

Thanks a lot for the video Mathieu. I am relatively new in photography. Considering buying either this M10 Mark ii, Lumix G7 or Sony A6000. In my opinion, a6000 is getting old. G7 looks nice but very video-focused. M10 Mark ii seems like a good option. What do you think ?

How did you make that timelapse? Is there a setting on the camera?

Nice video! (y)

Hello! Does anyone know how to turn off the screen when the camera is in photo mode in order to save battery?

Would it be wise to buy the mark I if it’s my first camera? And will I still be able to take similar long exposures with the mark I as compared with the mark ii? Thanks great video by the way

Can the fn1 button be set to do back button focusing? Thank you for the video.

Best mirrorless camera for photography being the primary use (video is not an issue for me) at this price point? Great review by the way!

Dr23rippa Yes you can have the exposure preview in the EVF before taking the shot.

Hi, may I know which camera will you suggest omd em 10 ii or omd em 10 iii?

Hi, thanks for a great review. What would you recommend. The EM 10 mark 11 or the EM1?

If i would have to choose between this one and fujifilm X-10, which one would you advise?

Hi Mathieu, would you go for em10 ii or panasonic g85?

Hi! This is so informative but is this excellent when it comes to street/landscape photography? Thanks!

Would you say I should buy this new or get a used e-m5 Mark ii for the same price. I don't need the weather sealing

Just got the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II. One of the things I noticed is a very noticeable lag/jerk when using the EVF. I tried a couple of different lenses (the 14-42 kit lens and 45mm prime) and they both do this. The jerking/lagging goes away when I switch to the Simulated Optical Viewfinder. I'm wondering if this is an issue with the camera in general that may be fixed with some future firmware update or if its a specific defect that requires exchanging the camera, as the jerk/lag is very annoying when using the EVF. Did you notice this when you were using the EVF?

hey do you think the upgrade is crutial? I can buy a slightly used em10 mk1 for 350eutos with pancake 14-42

How is low light performance? I'm looking for a camera I can take on my trip to Italy, so I'll be shooting indoors and in the woods when I'm home. I have it down to between the OM-D E-M10 (mark I or II) or the Sony A6000.

This or the GX85? I mostly shoot street, portrait, and some video (not really interested about 4k). Also, how about low light performance, which is better?

great reviews on here. I look to buy this E-M10 II or the new Lumix gx80. 4K on the Lumix aside, any advise on which to choose will be great. thanks!

I have the OM-D E-M10 but I don't understand why there is only 30fps video and no 25fps

does the camera come with a audio recorder or a plug in ?? very informative video thank you for effort!!

man cool review well explained does any lens work with this baby (Lumix Lenses)

what video editing software do you use? thanks a lot.

Hi Mathieu, was wondering whats the difference between the 14-42mm EZ and the ii R lens? Do you think it's a must buy, or would you recommend to go for a prime lens like the 17mm/25mm? Hope to hear from you soon! :)

Hi! Which of the two would you recommend, this or the sony a6000? Thanks!

If you were on a budget vs not on a budget, and had to choose 1 lens for landscape/travel photography for this camera which one would be? I was looking at the 25mm 1.8 but I'd like to have the zoom option as well. ( PS: im not impressed by the kit lens sharpness/) thanks

You reckon Olympus E-M10 mark II or Fuji XT-10 or Lumix G80? Thanks :)

Hi Matthieu, I am trying to buy a small camera, I don’t know which one to buy between Sony a6000 and the Olympus m10 Mark II. I’ll mainly be using it to blog (food and style). Which one do you think gives a better photo quality and better colours? Thank you.

Question do all Olympus cameras have the same lens mount?

Hey How is the a6000 as compared to the M10 II ? I'm an advanced amateur considering a holistic camera that could be a nice dslr replacement. Does the bigger sensor on the a6000 make that much of a difference? Is the lens stabilization enough or should I opt for the M10 II? Appreciate the detailed review :)

just purchased this cam and love it. its so weird for me to use auto setting and get perfect pictures even at night. although i dont like using auto. i have to try and get the A setting down for night shots without a tripod. is it possible?

Hi Mathieu (I'n now using the NikonD90) I want to buy a smaller camera which can take both good pictures and videos, so after researches I'm in between Canon g7 mark ii, Olympus OM D EM mark ii and Olympus OM D EM 10 (this last one more for the lower price). G7 and Olympus mark ii look similar for some features but different for others. Which would you recommend (mostly for portraits and daily use)? (I don't need 4K, most important is a good price/quality) THANK YOU

Salut, j'ai vu un commentaire en fr et à l'accent j'ai un peut reconnu donc j'en profite comme je suis au top en anglais, j'ai actuellement un canon 70d avec un 18-35 de chez sigma et un 50mm, je cherche quelques chose de plus léger et compact quand je part en vacances ou sur des soirées, ce que je veux conservé c'est surtout le RAW, le viseur, la possibilité de changer d'optique et un bon placement au niveau du tarif, j'aimerai aussi un piqué correct, pas digne d'un 5d mark III avec une optique L, mais au moins d'un 70d avec un objo de kit. Je pense que ce olympus rentre parfaitement dans mes critère, peux-tu me confirmé ? As-tu des exemple en haute def de photo prise avec le kit de base de ce olympus ? Merci beaucoup pour ton retour !! Et bonne continuation.

Can you put lenses of multiple brands on the Em-10?

olympus omd em10 mk2 vs panasonic lumix g7 Which will win? thank you!

How does it fair against the em5 ii? Especially when it comes to video? Does it have a flat profile like the em5 ii does? And is the body too small, like some people have complained? If it's smaller than say the em5 ii or a panasonic camera then it's going to be a problem for me :/

hi, i would like to ask, which one better a6000 or this olympus OM-D E-M10 MK II?

Would you recommend this over The Panasonic lumix g7? Because i am buying one of these, i just dont know which to choose?

the current trend seems to be for manufacturers to incrementally add features to cameras every year or so, rather than bring out something that is new and ground breaking. This is fine if you don't own the previous model but must hack off people who bought the previous model less than a year ago.

as of today, the original om10 with a kit lens costs about $500 vs $800 fot mark 2 with a similar kit lens. which one should I get?

Hi, Can you help me? Fujifilm xt-10 or Olympus om-d e-m10 mark ii. which one should I choose?

g7 vs lx10 vs omd em10 mk2?

I plan on purchasing my first camera and I was wondering if you would recommend the Canon 700D or the Olympus OM-D E-M10 MK ii?

How much does 16mp censor differ from 24mp censor.?which one is better sony a5100 or this?

Mark ii ou mark iii ? Plutôt tenté daller vers le ii pour le boîtier métal . Le ii n'a pas la 4k mais je me demande si j'en aurais l'utilité et si la différence est très notable , je ne connais pas trop ce domaine . Le iii possède les dernières technologies il y a des comparatifs qui expliquent toutes les différences sur le net entre ii et iii . Mais malgré ces " améliorations je pense quand même aller vers le ii pour son boîtier en métal , pour le fait qu'il soit plus compact, poignée plus fine avec la possibilité d'y ajouter un grip plus large , qui n'est pas possible sur le 3 car la poignée est plus épaisse et olympus n'a pas prévu pour l'instant dy ajouter une poignée optionnelle . Le ii est en métal et est pourtant plus léger de 20g et plus compact , donc voilà pour l'instant mon choix est le 2 , à moins que quelqu'un me donne son avis et m'explique pourquoi je devrais prendre le iii 🙂

My friend is selling me this camera for 450 CAD , thinking of buying it . what do u think?

damn im planning to buy this camera.. its affordable and looks like it really good. im a dslr user that is kind of annoyed by bulkiness. i do like hanging out in dingy places will this camera be ok for that?

This or regular omd em10

Why does my camera go out of focus if I move toward a subject. I start at about 3 feet for the video and when i get to about 18 inches is is out of focus. But if I take a still image at 18 inches it is in focus. Ideas?

Intro song?

Hi, when i change aperture, ISO or even time, I dont see these changes on screen. Dooesnt it have that option? How to turn on real time view to see settings changes??

Would you recommed this one or the 5 mark 11?

I have a canon 70D and want a hand held mirrorless camera for easier traveling. Would this be a good camera to use?

Hi Matthieu! Between this camera and the pen epl7 which one would you suggest? I’ll be getting both kit lens and the addition 40-150mm lens for both. Thanks:)