Camera Comparison
OM System OM-D E-M1 vs OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Key Differences
- OM System OM-D E-M1 has a better low light af (-2 EV vs -1 EV).
- OM System OM-D E-M1 has a better buffer (raw) (50 shots vs 40 shots).
- OM System OM-D E-M1 has a better battery life (evf) (350 shots vs 310 shots).
- OM System OM-D E-M1 has a better battery life (lcd) (350 shots vs 310 shots).
- OM System OM-D E-M1 has a better weight (443g (15.6 oz) vs 469g (1.03 lb)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Effective Resolution | 16.3 MP | 16.1 MP |
| Max Image Size | 1080p | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 200 – 25600 | 200 – 25600 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 100 – 25600 | 100 – 25600 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/16000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 50 shots | 40 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | − | − |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 60p |
| 10-bit Internal | No | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | − | − |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Mic Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 81 | 81 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -2 EV | -1 EV |
| Eye AF | No | No |
| Animal AF | No | No |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 2.36M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.74x | 0.74x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | No | No |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 | v4.0 |
| USB | Micro USB 3.0 | Micro USB 2.0 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,299 | $1,299 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 130.4×93.5×63.1 mm | 123.7×85.5×44.5 mm |
| Weight | 443g (15.6 oz) | 469g (1.03 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 350 shots | 310 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 350 shots | 310 shots |
| Battery Type | BLN-1 | BLN-1 |
