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| Predecessor: |
Olympus E-M1
E-M1 vs E-M1 II |
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| Successor: |
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
E-M1 II vs E-M1 Mark III |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | E-M1 II | fp |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1999.99 | $1899.00 |
| Street Price: | $899.00 | $1,699.33 |
| Date Available: | 2016-12-31 | 2019-10-25 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
20.2 oz
(574 g)
includes batteries |
14.9 oz
(422 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.3 x
3.6 x
2.7 in. (134 x 91 x 69 mm) |
4.4 x
2.8 x
1.8 in. (113 x 70 x 45 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 20.4 | 24.6 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 226.2mm2 (17.40mm x 13.00mm) | 858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.36 microns | 5.98 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | Bayer |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 80 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.8 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,312 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4240 x 2392 (10.1 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2392 (10.1 MP, Other), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 6000 x 2576 (15.5 MP, Other), 4240 x 1824 (7.7 MP, Other), 3008 x 1288 (3.9 MP, Other), 5664 x 4000 (22.7 MP, Other), 4000 x 2832 (11.3 MP, Other), 2832 x 2000 (5.7 MP, Other), 5344 x 4000 (21.4 MP, Other), 3776 x 2832 (10.7 MP, 4:3), 2672 x 2000 (5.3 MP, Other), 4672 x 4000 (18.7 MP, Other), 3312 x 2832 (9.4 MP, Other), 2336 x 2000 (4.7 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (lossless compressed DNG (12 or 14 bit)), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 60.6 | 18.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 4096x2160 (15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 3840x2160 (25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) | CinemaDNG (8/10/12-bit) / MOV H.264( ALL-I /GOP) with Linear PCM stereo audio (48KHz, 16-bit) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | L Mount |
| Lens: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | ||
| Integrated ND Filter: | ||
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x (3x in movie mode) | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Advanced Dual FAST AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All target, group target (9-area or 5- area), single target | Contrast Detect AF: Auto, 49-points selection mode, Free Movement mode, Face / Eye Detection AF mode, Tracking AF mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF; High-speed (120fps) low latency (6ms) 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor | Optional LCD View Finder LVF-11 can be attached to rear LCD |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 2,360,000 dots | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.48x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,037,000 dots (345,667 px) | 2,100,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | AUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable | Auto, 100-25600, expandable to ISO 6, 12, 25, 50, 51200, 102400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB (Kelvin), One-touch WB (4); WB Tuning: +/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis | Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom 1/2/3 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/32000 - 60 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 3 Custom settings; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color, Vintage, Partial Color, Soft Focus Effect, Pin-Hole Effect, White Edge Effect, Frame Effect, Star Light Effect, Blur Effect, B&W Effect, Picture Tone, Shade Effect), Underwater Wide/Underwater Macro, HDR1/2, Live Bulb, Live Time, Live Composite, Focus Stacking | Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Teal & Orange, Sunset Red, Forest Green,FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome; Fill Light, Shading Correction, HDR shooting |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, Custom seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | 80.0 megapixels | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual 1/1 (FULL) - 1/64 | S-TTL automatic light control, Manual, Wireless flash, Multi-emission; Red-eye effect reduction, Slow synchronization, 2nd Curtain Synchronization |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 9.0 m / 29.5 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100 | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/30 (1/15 in 14-bit mode) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal | Hot Shoe Unit HU-11 (supplied) |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I | |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG | RAW (lossless compressed DNG (12 or 14 bit)), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) | CinemaDNG (8/10/12-bit) / MOV H.264( ALL-I /GOP) with Linear PCM stereo audio (48KHz, 16-bit) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or via Wi-Fi | Optional wired (Cable Release CR-41) |
| Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB 3.0 Type C, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack, 2.5mm wired remote jack | USB Type-C (USB3.1 Gen1), Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo mic/remote jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 60.6 | 18.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 51 | 12 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 60.6 | 18.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 51 | 12 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 60.6 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 50 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.11 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.052 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.37 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.032 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 6.9 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 440 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | 90 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLH-1 | Proprietary BP-51 |
| Usable Battery Types: | 1720mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLH-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-51 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Olympus Viewer 3 | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
