Specifications - E‑M5 Mark II

Type

Body material Magnesium alloy body
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds

Image Sensor

Type 4/3'' Live MOS sensor
Effective pixels 16.1 Megapixels
Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB)
Aspect ratio & area 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm
Full resolution 17.2 Megapixels

Engine

Type TruePic VII

Filter

Dust reduction filter Supersonic Wave Filter

Viewfinder

Type Electronical Viewfinder
Pixel number 2.360K dots
Diopter adjustment ‑4.0 ‑ +2.0 diopters / built‑in type
Field of view Approx. 100%
Magnification Max. 1.48x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at ‑1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style)
Eye point 21mm at ‑1 dioptre from eyepiece lens
Style 3 styles selectable
Displayed information Aperture value, Shutter speed, AF frame (super impose), AF confirmation mark, AF lock, Auto bracket, Battery check, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure compensation value indicator, Exposure level indicator, Exposure mode, Flash, FP flash, IS activating mode, Metering mode, Number of storable sequential pictures, White balance, Level Gauge, Highlight & Shadow, Live Pre-view function, Histogram
Brightness adjustment Adaptive Brightness Technology / Manual settings: +/‑ 7 levels
Correction of colour temperature +/‑ 7 levels
S-OVF Expands the Live View dynamic range
*Available in the EVF when in P, A, S and M modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF.

Live View

Displayed information Aperture, Shutter speed, Auto bracket, AE lock, Focus mode, Shooting mode, Battery check, IS activating mode, Face / Eye detection mode, Record mode, ISO, Sequential shooting mode , White Balance, Metering mode, Exposure compensation value, AF frame display, AF confirmation mark, Shooting information, Spot metering area, Super FP, Flash status, Touch Panel Condition, Focal length, Flash mode, Histogram, Level Gauge, Highlight & Shadow, Focus peaking, Number of storable pictures, Custom, Face detection, Flash intensity, Wi-Fi
Field of view Approx. 100%
Magnification levels 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x
Dynamic range expansion When in HDR1 or HDR2

Image Stabiliser

Type Sensor shift
Modes Five‑dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic
Effective Compensation Range Up to 5 EV steps (CIPA)
Live View stabilisation Available

Focusing System

Method Contrast Detection AF system
Focus areas 81 points / All target, Group target (9‑areas or 5‑areas), Single target (normal), Single target (small)
800 points / Manual selection in Magnified View Mode
AF lock Available; Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised)
Modes Manual focus, Single AF, Continuous AF, Single AF + MF, AF Tracking, Stacking
AF illuminator Equipped
Full time AF Available
Manual focus Available; With enlarged focusing area or focus peaking
Face Detection extension Eye Detect AF: Off, Left side priority, Near side priority, Right side priority
Predictive AF Available
AF tracking Available; Available in continuous AF mode
Colour selection White, black, red, yellow
Intensity High / Normal / Low
Back light effect On / Off
Number of images 3 - 999 shots
Step size 10 levels
Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses
Technology 8 shots are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image
Compatible with: M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 7‑14mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑100mm F4 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40‑150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 PRO
Angle of view becomes slightly smaller

Exposure System

Modes Programme automatic, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Bulb, Time, i-Auto, Scene Modes, Art Filter, Photo Story, Movie, HDR, My Mode
Exposure compensation +/‑ 5 EV (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV.
Exposure bracketing 2 / 3 / 5 frames (+/‑ 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps)
7 frames (+/‑ 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps)
ISO bracketing 3 frames (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
AE lock Available
My Mode 4 settings storable
Enhancement function Digital Shift
Shadow Adjustment Technology
HDR bracketing 3 / 5 frames (+/‑ 2 / 3 EV steps)
7 frames (+/‑ 2 EV steps)
Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View)

Scene Modes

Number of scene modes 24
Modes Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait, Macro, Sports, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Children, High key, Low key, Digital Image Stabilisation, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach and Snow, Fisheye converter, Macro converter, 3D, Wide converter, Hand-held Starlight, Panning

Multi-Exposure

Max. number of frames 2 frames (shooting)
3 frames (editing)
Auto gain control Available
Frame assistance Live View

Light Metering

Method TTL open aperture light metering
Zones 324 zones Multi‑pattern Sensing System
Detection range ‑2 ‑ 20 EV (17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
Modes ESP light metering, Spot metering, Centre weighted metering, Highlight, Shadow

Art Filter

Modes Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Colour, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Key Line, Water colour, Vintage, Partial Colour*, Bleach Bypass
Variation / Effect Available
Art Filter bracketing Art Filters selectable
* 18 colours selectable

Photo Story

Modes Fun Frame, Standard, Speed, Zoom in / out, Layout

Sensitivity

Auto (customisable, default ISO LOW ‑ 1600)
Manual ISO LOW ‑ 25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps

Shutter

Shutter type Computerised focal‑plane shutter
Self timer 2s / 12s / Custom

Shutter Speeds

Shutter speed range 1/8000 ‑ 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
Bulb mode Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
Shutter type Electronic shutter
Shutter speed 1/8000 ‑ 8s
Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
Resolution JPEG: 7296 x 5472 / RAW: 9216 x 6912
Equivalent to 40M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode
Shutter type Electronic first curtain shutter
Shutter speed 1/320* ‑ 60s
Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30s
* For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected.
Shutter type Electronic shutter
Shutter speed 1/16000 ‑ 60s
Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
Stills 1/7634 ‑ 1/50s
Movies 1/250 ‑ 1/30s *
* Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value

White Balance

AUTO WB system Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor
Manual White balance (One-Touch) Available
White balance bracketing 3 frames / +/‑ 2, 4, 6 mired steps
One-touch white balance 2 custom settings can be registered
Custom WB 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K ‑ 14000K)
Preset values Tungsten, Flourescent 1, Sunlight, Flash, Overcast, Shade, Underwater
Auto Flash adjustment Off / Auto WB / Flash
Keep warm colour On / Off

Sequence Shooting

Speed (H) Approx. 10fps
Speed (L) 5fps
Max. number of frames 16 frames (RAW)
Up to card capacity (JPG / Large Normal mode)
Conditions Memory card: TOSHIBA SDHC UHS‑II R95 W90 EXCERIA™
When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑40mm F2.8 Pro

Image Processing

Colour space sRGB / AdobeRGB
Sharpness + Contrast 5 levels
Contrast 5 levels
Saturation 5 levels
Black & White filter Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
Black & White toning Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode
Picture mode i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Art Filter
Gradation 4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)
Engine TruePic VII
Art Filter bracketing Available
Tele converter effect 2x

Flash

Modes AUTO, Manual, Manual (Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation with red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation, Slow synchronisation 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off, TTL-Auto
Type Detachable flash with bounce capability (bundled)
Flash compensation +/‑ 3 EV / 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps
Guide number 12.9 (ISO 200)
X-sync speed 1/250s

External Flash Control

X-sync speed 1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode)
Type TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
Modes Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation, 2nd curtain and slow synchronisation, Fill-in for exclusive flash, Manual
Intensity +/‑ 3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash.

Wireless Flash Control

Number of channels 4 channels
Compatible external flash FL‑36R, FL‑50R, FL‑300R, FL‑600R
Control method Triggered and controlled by bundled flash
Group setting 4 groups
Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system.

Monitor

Monitor type Vari‑angle LCD ‑ Touch Panel
Monitor size 7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2)
Resolution 1037K dots
Brightness adjustment +/‑ 7 levels
Colour balance +/‑ 7 levels Vivid (default) / Natural
Touch Control fucntions AF area enlargement, AF area selection, Art Filter, Enlargement, Enlargement playback, Frame forward/backward, Live Guide, Scene Modes, Shooting mode, Shutter release, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection

Level Gauge

Detection 2‑axis
Display Rear display and viewfinder

Recording Formats

RAW 12bit
RAW & JPEG Applied parallel recording
JPEG Applied
Aspect ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4
MPO (3D) Applied

Image Size

RAW 4608 x 3456 compressed / 17MB / frame
4608 x 3456 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 7.5MB / frame
4608 x 3456 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 3.5MB / frame
Middle 3200 x 2400 / 1.7MB / frame
Small 1280 x 960 / 0.4MB / frame

Still Image Recording

EXIF 2.2
PIM III
DPOF Applied
DCF Applied

Movie Recording System

Recording format MOV(MPEG‑4AVC/H.264), AVI(Motion JPEG)
Time code Rec run / Free run
Drop frame / Non‑drop frame
Image Stabilisation Mode Applied Sensor shift
M‑IS1 (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS)
M‑IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS)
HD Movie quality Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) / 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL‑I (A‑I), IPB (SF, F, N) (MOV)
Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) / 60p, 50p / IPB (SF, F, N) (MOV)
HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL‑I (A‑I), IPB (SF, F, N) (MOV)
ALL‑I (A‑I: ~ 77Mbps)
IPB (SF: ~52Mbps, F: ~30Mbps, N: ~18Mbps)
HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) / 30p (MOV)
Movie quality 640 x 480 / 30p (AVI Motion JPEG®)
Picture mode Flat (LUT file available for download from website)
Maximum Recording Time 29min (MOV)
14min (SD) / 7min (HD) (AVI Motion JPEG®)*
Max. file size 4GB (AVCHD)
2GB (Motion‑JPEG)
Exposure Modes Aperture priority, Manual, Programme automatic, Shutter priority
* Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter
Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting
UHS‑II or UHS‑I U3 card is recommended for ALL‑I shooting

Movie Specialties

Time lapse 4k, 1080p, 720p (AVI Motion JPEG®)
Fast motion Available
Slow motion Available
Movie clips 1, 2, 4, 8s
(Extension up to 16s by pressing record button before clip ends.)
Movie effects Multi shot echo, One shot echo, Art fade, One push tele-converter, Old Film
Art Filter Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Colour, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage, Partial Colour*, Bleach Bypass
* 18 colours selectable
Frame rate limited to 30fps or lower
HDMI Live View Available (GUI* is shown on connetced device only and peaking is not available)
* GUI can be hidden for recording on external drive under following condition. Movie type: YCbCr 4:2:2 / Frame rate: as set / Sound: no
Flicker Scan Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View)

Sound Recording System

Internal microphone Stereo
Recording format Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format Base
Image footage 30s
Speaker Equipped
Microphone functions Wind Noise Reduction, Recording Volume, Volume limiter, Audio Dubbing
Functions Slate Tone / Synchronised Audio Rec‑Movie Rec
Compatible with: LS‑100

View Images

Modes Index, Calendar, Zoom, Slide show, Movie, Single
Light box Available
Histogram in playback mode Available
Shooting information Off / On
Highlight/Shadow point warning Available
Index 4, 9, 25, 100 frames
Zoom 2 ‑ 14x / 1:1

Erase / Protect / Copy Function

Erase modes Single, All, Selected
Image protect mode Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)

Menu

Menu languages in camera English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovak, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian

Customisation Options

Fn Button Equipped
My Mode 4 settings storable (Can be set to mode dial.)
Factory reset Full / Basic
Programmable button Equipped

Interface

Hot shoe Equipped
Media SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS‑I compatible) Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting
HDMI™ Applied Micro connector (Type D) *
USB 2.0 High Speed Applied
Combined V & USB output Equipped NTSC or PAL selectable
Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi
Tethered control Available
Microphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini‑jack
Earphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini‑jack (HLD‑8G required)
* "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High‑Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Wi-Fi Functions

Easy Connection QR code setting
Wireless Shooting Live View, Power off, Rec View, Self timer, Touch AF & Shutter, P/A/S/M exposure modes, Bulb mode, Zoom, Movie recording, Live Composite

Power Supply

Battery BLN‑1 Lithium‑Ion Battery
Sleep mode 1, 3, 5, 10 min. and off selectable.
Image shooting 750 shots (using Quick Sleep mode)
Movie recording 80min (standard JEITA conditions) 150min (when zoom and other operational functions are not used)

Environment

Temperature ‑10 ‑ 40°C Operating temperature / ‑20 ‑ 60°C storage temperature
Humidity 30 ‑ 90% operation humidity / 10 ‑ 90% storage humidity

Dimensions / Weight

Width 123.7mm
417g (body only)
Height 85mm
Depth 44.5mm
Weight 469g (including battery and memory card)

Exterior

Available Colours Black, Silver