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OM-D E-M1 vs OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Quick take: The OM-D E-M1 Mark II has the highest resolution at 20MP; the OM-D E-M1 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | OM-D E-M1Olympus · 2013 | OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £179Best | £396 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.4MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 | C4K/24p, 4K/30p, Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Dual Fast AF: 37-point on-sensor phase detect + 81-area contrast AF, face and eye detection | 121-point all cross-type on-sensor phase detect + contrast AF, face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 4 stops (CIPA) | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 5.5 stops (CIPA) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (6.5fps with continuous AF) | 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 497g (with battery)Best | 574g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 130.4 × 93.5 × 63.1mm | 134.1 × 90.9 × 68.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.48x | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.48x |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 multi-connector, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, RM-UC1 remote | USB-C (3.0), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, RM-CB2 remote |
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
OM-D E-M1
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Portrait
5.8/10
6.3/10
Street
6.0/10
5.9/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.8/10
6.3/10
Documentary
5.1/10
6.0/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
7.6/10
Landscape
4.6/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
7.7/10
Casual
4.3/10
4.5/10
Food
5.6/10
6.3/10
Macro
6.9/10
7.5/10
Architecture
4.3/10
5.7/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.9/10
Filmmaking
—
5.3/10
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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