Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Mirrorless MFT (Micro Four Thirds) Camera Body, Black {20.4MP} with FL-LM3 Flash

Proven Micro Four Thirds flagship built for serious action shooting.

The E-M1 Mark II is anchored by a 20MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor paired with the TruePic VIII processor, and its 121-point phase-detect AF system covers roughly 80% of the frame with every point being cross-type, meaning each reads both horizontal and vertical contrast simultaneously. That cross-type coverage across the full array is a meaningful advantage for tracking unpredictable subjects. The mechanical shutter tops out at 15 fps in single AF and 10 fps in continuous AF, while the electronic shutter pushes to 60 fps in single AF with a maximum speed of 1/32000 sec. Pro Capture mode lets you buffer frames before the shutter fires, so you stop missing the peak of the action.

The 5.5-stop sensor-shift image stabilization works with any lens you mount, old or adapted glass included. For video, that stability makes handheld 4K genuinely workable without external rigging. The fully articulated 3-inch touchscreen handles portrait and low-angle framing as easily as standard eye-level work, and a 2,360,000-dot electronic viewfinder gives you a detailed composition view with 100% coverage. Dual SD card slots, a headphone jack, microphone input, and USB 3.0 round out a body that was built to handle professional workflows. At 574g, you carry a lot of capability for the weight.

Who It's For

Wildlife and sports photographers working in harsh conditions will find the weather-sealed body and 121-point cross-type AF a reliable combination for fast, erratic subjects at 10 fps continuous. Travel photographers who shoot across genres benefit from the 5.5-stop stabilization, which allows handheld exposures at shutter speeds that would otherwise require a tripod. Documentary and run-and-gun video shooters get 4K recording, microphone and headphone ports, and stabilization that removes the need for a dedicated rig in most situations. Macro and still-life photographers can exploit the High Res mode, which composites multiple frames into a 50MP output from static scenes.

Key Features

• 20MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor with TruePic VIII processor
• 121-point phase-detect AF system with full cross-type coverage across 80% of frame
• 60 fps burst rate with electronic shutter, 15 fps mechanical shutter
• 5.5-stop sensor-shift image stabilization works with any lens
• Fully articulated 3-inch touchscreen with 1.037M dots
• 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder with 100% coverage and 120Hz refresh rate
• Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots with UHS-II support in Slot-1
• 4K UHD and Cinema 4K video with stereo mic and headphone inputs

FAQ

What makes the E-M1 Mark II's autofocus system different from other Micro Four Thirds cameras?

Every one of its 121 AF points is cross-type, reading both horizontal and vertical contrast simultaneously. That full cross-type coverage across 80% of the frame width sets it apart from competitors that use simpler point designs. In practice, continuous AF locks onto fast-moving subjects reliably-a meaningful step forward from the original EM1.

Can you use the 5.5-stop stabilization with older lenses?

Yes. Sensor-shift stabilization works with any Micro Four Thirds lens you mount, including adapted glass and vintage Olympus OM lenses. If you pair it with compatible lenses like the 12-100mm or 300mm f4, Sync-IS combines optical and sensor stabilization for up to 6.5 stops total.

How much battery life should you expect?

CIPA rates it at 440 shots per charge with stabilization on. In real shooting, sustained bursts yielded around 1000 shots before the battery indicator flashed. For 4K video, Olympus quotes roughly 30 minutes per charge-I've confirmed around 150 minutes (five consecutive 29-minute clips) with stabilization enabled.

Does the electronic shutter have limitations?

Yes. At 60 fps with 1/32000 sec max, it's fast and silent, but produces skewing artifacts when your subject or camera pans quickly across the frame. For predictable subjects or when panning, switch to the mechanical shutter (15 fps in Single AF, 10 fps in Continuous AF) to avoid it.

What's Pro Capture mode?

It buffers frames before you press the shutter, so you can fire mid-action and still catch peak moments. Paired with 60 fps burst rates, it eliminates the delay between seeing something happen and capturing it.

Can you shoot 4K video handheld?

Yes. The 5.5-stop stabilization makes 4K UHD and Cinema 4K genuinely usable without a rig. Both formats benefit equally from the sensor-shift system. Cinema 4K (up to 237 Mbit/s) resolves slightly more detail than 4K UHD (102 Mbit/s).

Why are there dual SD card slots instead of CFast or XQD?

Both slots accept UHS-II SD cards, with Slot-1 running at full UHS-II speed. Dual SD gives you overflow, backup, or format separation without requiring exotic card formats. Olympus recommends UHS-II or UHS-I U3 cards for 4K, and both slots handle Cinema 4K successfully in testing.