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A1 vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the OM-D E-M5 Mark II is the most affordable; only the OM-D E-M5 Mark II is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
32 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-D E-M5 Mark II — Travel & Landscape: The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
Who should buy what
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A1Antigravity · 2025 | OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £909 | £124 usedBest |
| Sensor | — | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 55.0MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | — | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps |
| Battery Life | — | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | — | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | — | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
| Take-off weight | 249 g | — |
| Fly without registering | Yes — under 250 g | — |
| Flight time | 24 min | — |
| Wind resistance | 10.7 m/s | — |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional | — |
| Video link | OmniLink 360 | — |
| Range | 6.0 km | — |
| Top speed | 16.0 m/s | — |
| Cameras | 1 | — |
| RAW stills | Yes | — |
| Vertical shooting | Not supported | — |
| Intelligent flight | Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home | — |
| Storage | 20 GB built in + microSD slot | — |
| Controller in the box | Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller | — |
| FPV | Yes, goggles in the box | — |
| Folds | Yes | — |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Portrait
—
5.0/10
Street
—
5.9/10
Travel
—
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
—
4.0/10
Vlogging & Video
—
4.2/10
Documentary
—
4.6/10
Sports & Action
—
5.4/10
Landscape
—
5.4/10
Wildlife
—
6.1/10
Casual
—
4.3/10
Food
—
5.9/10
Macro
—
7.1/10
Architecture
—
5.4/10
Astrophotography
—
5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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