To those with both EM5-II and EM1

Brian Wadie wrote:

looks like you have a good camera Adam

I'm glad you are pleased with the initial results

Thanks Brian - to be honest, the IQ never was going to be the issue - it is a shame that the very latest sensor tech didn`t go into this Sony sensor - if it was the latest BSI design , it`d be 2 stops cleaner no doubt but the EM5`s sensor isn`t much diff from the 16Mp APS-C ones at high ISOs once you use a 3rd party RAW converter (Compared to a NEX6 or Fuji XE1) and they`ve done as much as they could have otherwise to the EM5-II I feel .

there don`t seem to be many bad choices, I do fear for the weathersealing of that Pathetic port flap (this is no E1 for sure - THAT was sealed !! if anyone remembers), the eyecup is barely any better than what`s on the tiny GM5 (err, nothing), the front dial really is a bit too easy to turn and no it`s not ticked the 4K box (even with a seriously compromised version like the NX500), 4K is good for Phone quality action snaps  ...

What it`s done for me is combine the best of the EM5 & 10 (that sony sensor) with the updates the EM1 got (AF points, 2X2, EVF, loadsa func buttons, WIFI, better build etc) , the bits which previously made a Panasonic needed as a second body (Decent video, E-Shutter, 16,000th sec) , Added one of the fave bits of my G1X MK1 (Twisty screen) -- added the best IBIS out there, the Quietest and least shocky standard Mech-shutter out there , improved the setup options AND gave me a neat little flash for my GM5 ............ due to all this , work wise all I need my GM5 for is backup now - I don`t need it to fill in gaps - I`ll enjoy that for my own use now .