Olympus's second-gen OM-D mid-range body with 40MP high-res mode and outstanding IBIS.
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II launched in 2015 as the second generation of Olympus's mid-range MFT body. Its headline feature was the 40MP high-resolution mode that combined multiple exposures for dramatically increased detail from the 16MP sensor. It also delivered class-leading IBIS and the same rugged weather sealing as the flagship E-M1.
Key features include the 16.1MP sensor with 40MP high-res mode on a tripod, 5-axis IBIS providing up to 5 stops of stabilisation, weather sealing to IP53 standards, a fully articulating touchscreen, and a 2.36M-dot EVF. Burst rate is 10fps with electronic shutter.
The E-M5 II is praised for exceptional IBIS, the innovative high-res mode, and rugged weather sealing that rivals pro bodies. It is criticised for the 16MP base resolution which limits everyday detail, contrast-detect-only AF, and a heavily cropped 4K video mode.
Good value used. Check IBIS operation, the vari-angle screen hinge, and weather seal integrity. The E-M5 III offers a 20MP sensor and improved AF. The Mark II remains a very capable body for landscape and travel photography where IBIS and weather sealing matter most.