Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II vs Olympus OM-D E-M5
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 172.1% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $127, $292 below today. Currently 38% of the $1,099 MSRP.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 119.3% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $99, $151 below today. Currently 25% of the $999 MSRP.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II or the Olympus OM-D E-M5?
- The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is cheaper used: $250 against $419 for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II, a gap of $169 (68%) as of 2026-10-28.
- How much more does the newer Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II cost used?
- $169 more. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) starts at $419 used and the Olympus OM-D E-M5 (2012) at $250 as of 2026-10-28.
- What share of its launch price does a used Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II cost?
- About 38%: $419 used against a $1,099 launch price as of 2026-10-28.
Specs side by side
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Family | Olympus OM-D | Olympus OM-D |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor family | Olympus 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS | Olympus 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Megapixels | 16.1 MP | 16.1 MP |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detection | Contrast Detection |
| IBIS | 5-axis 5-stop | 5-axis 5-stop |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Max video | 1080p60 | 1080p60 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 469 g | 425 g |
| Dimensions | 124 × 85 × 45 mm | 122 × 89 × 43 mm |
| Body material | magnesium alloy | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2015-01-01 | 2012-01-01 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | likely discontinued | likely discontinued |
| MSRP | $1,099 | $999 |
| Current low | $419 | $250 |
| vs MSRP | -62% | -75% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
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The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.