Luminous Landscape Forum
Equipment & Techniques => Mirrorless Cameras => Topic started by: HSakols on November 26, 2015, 11:23:05 am
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Is the only noticeable difference between the Olympus EM5 and The EM5 II focus peaking and better VR?
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The finder in the II is much higher resolution and so much more pleasant to look through.
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The II's rear LCD is higher res too. And it has the electronic first curtain shutter option, greatly reducing vibration in the 1/15–125 sec. speed range. Then there's the high-res multi-shot feature.
-Dave-
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Is the only noticeable difference between the Olympus EM5 and The EM5 II focus peaking and better VR?
There are a number of differences. Some may not matter. Some are pretty significant. Depends on your needs.
A quick non-exhaustive list off the top of my head that the Mk2 version has over the Mk1:
EM1 type EVF
Focus peaking
Fully articulating screen.
High res mode
Better HDR/bracketing modes
Advanced shooting/timer features
Full electronic shutter.
Better video
Live time/Live bulb
1/8000th shutter v 1/4000 (IIRC)
And now it has focus bracketing/stacking.
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It also has a much better stabilization system, especially for video. Its still the 5-axis, but apparently much better utilized. The buttons seem a little nicer too. E-M1 still has the nicer body...but the E-M5II is a pleasure to use. It also has a body button now in the front. Great for assigning custom functions.
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Well you can relax , within two month of the purchase either model you will still lose more VF eye cups than skin cells , also the grip remains a disappointment.....buy the E-M1 it is worth it
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I have both models and prefer the Mk2, the posts above highlight the differences. The Mk2 is a more polished version, has a nicer feel to it and is just a better camera with a lot more useful features. It has the fully articulated screen which I prefer too, it's better for tripod work, especially in portrait mode.
Paul