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OM-D E-M5 Mark II vs A5000
Quick take: The A5000 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the OM-D E-M5 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 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 | OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus · 2015 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £124 used | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.1MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/60p | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fpsBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 417g (with battery and card) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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-M5 Mark II
A5000
Portrait
5.0/10
4.3/10
Street
5.9/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.0/10
2.6/10
Vlogging & Video
4.2/10
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Documentary
4.6/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
5.4/10
3.1/10
Landscape
5.4/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
4.2/10
Casual
4.3/10
4.3/10
Food
5.9/10
5.2/10
Macro
7.1/10
4.7/10
Architecture
5.4/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
4.8/10
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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