OM System OM-D E-M10 → OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II
Is the upgrade worth it? Every change on the spec sheet, and an honest read on who should bother.
The bottom line
The OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II is the direct successor to your OM System OM-D E-M10, released 1 year later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 3 items and steps back on 2. The changes that matter most: 4K video arrives. The OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II lists at $749 (the OM System OM-D E-M10 launched at $699, and older bodies typically sell for well under launch price on the used market). The generation gap here is modest — upgrade only if a specific change below solves a real problem in your shooting.
Upgrade to the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings no per-clip recording limit (vs a 29-min cap).
Stick with the OM System OM-D E-M10 if…
- •None of the headline changes map to what you actually shoot — the camera you own doesn't get worse when a successor launches.
What changed (8 items)
↑ 3 improved · ↓ 2 stepped back · → changed without a clear better/worse
| Spec | OM System OM-D E-M10 | OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Video Capture | ||
| →Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| ↑1080p Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 120p |
| →Recording Limit | 29 min | No limit |
| Focus | ||
| ↓Low Light AF | -2 EV | -1.5 EV |
| Viewfinder | ||
| ↑EVF Magnification | 0.46x | 0.59x |
| General | ||
| ↓Price (MSRP) | $699 | $749 |
| →Dimensions | 119.5×83.6×46.7 mm | 119.5×83.6×46 mm |
| ↑Weight | 396g (14.0 oz) | 390g (13.8 oz) |
What stayed the same (37 items)
Everything below is identical on both bodies — if these are what you buy a camera for, the OM System OM-D E-M10 already has them.
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Frequently asked
Is it worth upgrading from the OM System OM-D E-M10 to the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II?
The OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II is the direct successor to your OM System OM-D E-M10, released 1 year later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 3 items and steps back on 2. The changes that matter most: 4K video arrives. The OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II lists at $749 (the OM System OM-D E-M10 launched at $699, and older bodies typically sell for well under launch price on the used market). The generation gap here is modest — upgrade only if a specific change below solves a real problem in your shooting.
What are the biggest improvements of the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II over the OM System OM-D E-M10?
Across the spec sheet the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II improves 3 items. The most significant: it brings no per-clip recording limit (vs a 29-min cap).
What does the OM System OM-D E-M10 still do just as well as the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II?
37 spec items are identical between the two, including sensor type (Live MOS), sensor size (Micro Four Thirds), image processor (TruePic VII), effective resolution (16.1 MP), lens mount (Micro Four Thirds), iso range (native) (200 – 25600). If those cover your needs, the older body remains fully capable.
Does the OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II give anything up compared to the OM System OM-D E-M10?
Yes — 2 items on the spec sheet move the other way: low light af (-2 EV → -1.5 EV), price (msrp) ($699 → $749).
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