The new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II will start shipping in the first week of December, 2016. Here is a quick comparison of the Olympus E-M1 Mark II vs Olympus E-M1 cameras.
The upcoming flagship nirrorless shooter will feature a 20MP Micro Four Thirds image sensor. The MFT camera is able to shoot at up to 18fps in Raw, with autofocus or 60 frames per second at full-resolution Raw without AF. It has 121 cross-type AF on-sensor phase detection points.
The OM-D E-M1II will have a new algorithm that should be better at tracking. 4K video recording will be available including the wider aspect ratio ‘DCI’ Cinema 4K at up to 236mbps. It supports Dual UHS-II SD slots and higher capacity battery with faster charging.
Specifications comparison of the Olympus E-M1 Mark II vs Olympus E-M1 cameras
TruePic VIII Image Processor which is 3.5 times faster than previous TruePic processors. 1.48x (35mm equivalent) high-magnification EVF.
You can see the Olympus E-M1 Mark II vs Olympus E-M1 specs comparison table below. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
| Features / Models | Olympus EM1 Mark II | Olympus EM1 |
| Megapixel | 20 megapixels | 16.3 megapixels |
| Sensor size / type | Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) |
| Image processor |
TruePic VIII | TruePic VII |
| Low pass filter | Yes | Yes |
| Image stabilization | 5-Axis | 5-Axis |
| AF System | Contrast + Phase Detect sensor | Contrast detect+Phase detect |
| AF points | 121 points | 81 points |
| ISO | 64-25600 | 100-25600 |
| Shutter Min/Max | 60sec 1/32000 sec | 60 sec 1/8000 sec |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed | 60fps | 10fps |
| Video | 4K recording at 24fps up to 237 Mbps | 1920 x1080 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Display | 3.0″ TFT- LCD Rear Screen (1037K pixels) | Tilting 3.0″Rear LCD (1037k) |
| Viewfinder | Electronic Viewfinder (100%) 2,360k dots | Electronic Viewfinder (100%) 2,360k dots |
| Hot-shoe | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | Battery capacity 37% improved | 350 shots |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-in | Built-in |
| Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67 mm | 130 x 94 x 63 mm |
| Weight | 574 g | 497g |
| Check the camera stores for availability | ||
|---|---|---|
| Olympus E-M1 Mark II | $1,999 | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
