Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was looking to upgrade my camera from a Nikon Coolpix P600. The Nikon worked, but I wanted more. More definition, better editing (RAW), more clarity, more options. I did my research and kept coming back to the OM-D E-M10 Mk II. I am sure glad I bought it. Positives: Lightweight - I use the same bag for this camera but have added a great 25mm prime lens. I can hike all day with this around my neck ready to shoot and not realize its there. Fantastic features - the built in Image Stabilization (IS) has paid off in spades already. Shutter say 1/40 no problem, clear as a bell no flash, Less? steady yourself a bit, you're probably okay. Drawback: Menus go on forever - There are some shortcuts, but I am not sure I will ever figure out all the menus. Not a serious issue, since I have have also gotten into post processing, so I shoot everything in RAW and JPEG - which you have to dig into the menus to turn on. But I bet if I mastered the settings my straight JPEGs would be even better, and I could share more without editing. Not weather sealed - In the pacific Northwest you need to be careful to not destroy your camera in the weather. Overall -- . A great camera and a good value. The kit lens has a pretty high minimum f stop, and you can find some pretty good 25 mm primes, with a 1.7 f stop for really good narrow depth of field shots and low light shots. But it is very serviceable, I leave it on most of time. The photos I attached were taken on my first and second hikes with the camera. Its easy to get comfortable with.

I love this camera, but it does come with its own set of challenges. It takes pristine photos. I take photos of dogs and sometimes find drawbacks with catching wiggle worms. The photo's I do get are amazing, however in a shoot of about 40-50 I get maybe 10-15 great photos. I am still learning how to utilize all of the functions.

I really enjoy this camera. You can take this anywhere throw on a 25 or 45mm lens and you are set. Great start into the micro four thirds world.

This was a gift for my daughter for traveling and in college to support her school work. Bought the Mark II over the G85 ($400 more). Saved the $400 and only gave up microphone jack and a fully articulated rear screen (may regret this one). The Mark II is 20% lighter, has better ISO & shutter speed range, and said to have slightly better image quality. I have a T4i which my daughter learned on; she's figuring out the differences (brand, mirror -vs- mirrorless, etc.) so far she's commented on loving the Mark II for the image stabilization, wireless ability, programmable buttons, size & feel, and the retro look. She hasn't put it down for two days, so I think it's a winner.

I was looking for a fairly cheap mirrorless camera and found that the best place to get it was Best Buy (it was on sale). I've now taken it everywhere along the West Coast and found it takes stunning pictures, is pretty light, and is relatively compact. It has more automatic settings than I need, but that's alright.

This is a great camera. Light, full of functions, easy to handle, WIFI capable. You will probably end up needing to purchase a separate lens as the lens that comes with it is a 40mm equivallant which might not be ideal but those lenses are <60$. Overall, very happy with the quality and results of this camera and will recommend this to any novice to semi pro that want something light and easy to carry.

I have been shooting with Nikons and Cannon both in Full Frame and dSLR format for the past 9 years. Suffice to say, it becomes cumbersome carrying a large body camera and lens when trying to capture candid moments at events... or even Burning Man. I made the switch to Mirrorless before attending Burning Man this year. Partly because I did not want to sacrifice my "good" camera but I definitely did not want to sacrifice quality shooting. I cannot express how overwhelmingly impressed I am with the quality of photos I gather with the Olympus. I. Am. Sold. #1. The fact it shoots in RAW is great for post edit (watch out LR5 users. the format requires a plugin". #2. It's so unbelievably small and light! I was able to carry it on me without any issues. It's the perfect fusion of point and shoot and SLR when it comes to compactness and features. #3. I'm considering using this over dSLR for all my non-commercial/professional events. I'm shooting at the same level of quality with the Olympus. I've only tried 3 of the Olympus lenses, none of the ones I've used are equal to my 24-70 Nikkor Lens- but who cares when you are just trying to capture the moment without having to lug the big gear! #4. This price point is BETTER THAN BUYING AN ENTRY LEVEL DSLR! Why spend $500 on an "entry level" dslr when this will supercede that. I never thought I'd endorse a mirrorless as a starter camera- but you can do some great work with this Olympus. If it can survive 2 weeks in Black Rock Desert --- this is a solid quality camera.

When debating on getting a new DSLR camera, the mirrorless system was great because of the portability, exchangeable lenses, and updated technology compared with previous mirrorless systems. The Olympus looks very vintage, and has three programmable function buttons on the body which are easy to reach. It also has two dials that can be assigned functions (changing aperture, shutter speed, etc.). The touchscreen is a nice touch, although I do not find myself using it that much. I love how the LCD screen can be re-positioned for low shots. There is a wide variety of shooting modes as well. The stock 14-42mm f/5.6 lens is decent enough to get started. I will say though that the menu can be a little overwhelming if you are new to photography. If you have some experience, there are a lot of options for customization, and I highly recommend reading through the manual to see just how much you can customize the camera.

I am New to MFT (Micro 4 3rds) and so far PROS: is easy to use and carry, has a great traditional look, takes great pictures with lots of creative options in camera and some pretty decent inexpensive lenses to get you started. Note you can use any MFT lens on any MFT camera Lumix on Olympus or Olympus on Lumix etc....pretty cool. CONS: So far - battery life is shorter than what one may be use to compared to point and shoot, APS-C, or Full Frame and I its due to electronic view finder use vs optical VF. I like it so far and enjoying it.....the best camera is the one you have with you.

Very satisfied. Got this on sale w/the lens for 500.00. Takes great photos. I wish it was weather proof though. Love the ability to use panasonic lenses as well on this camera. The menu is a little tricky to learn and the online manual wasn't very helpful but olympus customer service was great with any questions i have had about camera operation. It came down to this or a Sony. I'm glad i chose this one for size and operation and weight of the lenses. I plan on investing in a olympus upgrade in the future.

The camera itself is very good. Photos crisp and clear. It is easy to grip, and highly portable. Not as obtrusive as an SLR, but much better quality than your phone or a point-and-shoot. However, the battery dies very quickly and so you need extra batteries if you plan on taking it on an all-day outing. After a few times of doing this, my opinion on the camera changed, and so now I will be looking for another product.

We bought this camera for our daughter. It is a great camera for beginners. Also, easy to work and takes really clear pictures. I would recommend this camera to everyone!

This camera is awesome. It is very easy to use, fast, light weight and has a quality build to it. The kit lens that comes with it is a very good quality lens, which is a plus. The only bad thing I have to say about the camera is that the menu set up takes some getting used to and that the Wi-Fi picture transfer can take longer than some other cameras that I have used in the past

This camera is excellent, it is very light and easy to carry/travel with. Also the kit lens that comes with this is extremely sharp (I've had several pro lenses and this rivals them).

The Olympus - OM-D E-M10 Mark II is replacing my older DSLR cameras that I find are too bulky and heavy for comfort. This mega-feature camera does everything my original SLR and two subsequent DSLRs can do, and more. Great image stabilization! The electronic view finder is so sharp and clear that I can distinguish the effect of rotating the polarizer while setting up a shot. The centered view finder makes the camera suitable for lefties, and the rest of the world. The control knobs are well positioned and easy to adjust. I wish I had found this camera when it first came out.

Wanted the eyelevel viewfinder, great. Like the control knobs, with aperture priority, changing f-stop and EV easy, great photos. Have the kit lens, makes for 2. Different filter on each. Must use the Olympus battery, the store brand must be pried out. Still gives me 2 batteries.

After about a month with this compact camera I gotta say I love it! Still have many features I've not yet mastered but being new to Olympus menus there is a little bit of a learning curve. I absolutely love the silent electronic shutter for times when you don't want to interfere with a show, performance or lecture at a conference. The viewfinder works rather well too, which was one of the main reasons I got it. Gotta say I picked up the FL-14 flash and was not impressed though. Manual setting on the flash simply means full power all the time. You have more control with the pop-up flash than with the external flash, strange.

I purchased this camera for a trip to Europe after a previous trip just using my iPhone, I wanted better pictures that I would be able to share online but also print out and put on my walls. After reading many reviews and talking to friends who were photographers, I decided on this camera. It did everything I needed. Allowed me to take amazing pictures without knowing every nuance of the camera but was user friendly enough to allow me to play around or just put it on auto. I couldn't be happier with this product. Only downside is the weight.

I wanted something more lightweight and compact for travel and occasional parties. Contemplated on getting this and the sony a6300. This suits better for my application. I would buy a prime lens for this and see how it compares to my d800 setup. So far i am loving it!

Smaller and lighter than a DSLR. Easier to pack. Kit lens and 40-150 mm zoom lens is good enough for travel/ vacation. Cons: Battery charger is corded and bulky.