Upgrade Guide
Olympus OM-D E-M10→Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the OM-D E-M10. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the OM-D E-M10 Mark II
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Generation1 year newer (2015 vs 2014)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (16MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | OM-D E-M10 | OM-D E-M10 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.1 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.2 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.8 | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.6 | ||
| Food | +0.2 | ||
| Macro | +0.7 | ||
| Architecture | -0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | OM-D E-M10 | OM-D E-M10 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £135 used | £179 used | |
| Released | 2014 | 2015 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 16MP | |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 | Full HD 1080p/60 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 81 areas, face and eye detection | 81-area contrast AF with face and eye detection, touch AF | |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis in-body stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 4 stops (CIPA) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8.5fps (4fps with continuous AF) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~320 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 396g (with battery) | 399g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 1.44M dots | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.23x | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touch LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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