Battery (2-Pack) and Dual USB Charger for Olympus BLN-1, BCN-1 and Olympus OM-D E-M1, E-M5, Pen E-P5

The Wasabi batteries work very well in my Olympus OMD. All of the display functions are present, and they last as long between recharging as the Olympus battery (this may be a little subjective as I maintain no log as to the number of exposures made with each battery.). When out and about for the day there is always a spare, freshly-charged, battery in my pocket or gear bag Practically, I see no difference, other than price, between these and the Olympus-branded battery. This new charger is really handy. It is much smaller and lighter than either the previous Wasabi or Olympus chargers and, therefore, much easier to stow in your gear bag or carry-on. And, being USB powered and since the entire civilized world seems to be becoming inundated with USB outlets, it may be used almost everywhere. I have been using Wasabi batteries in two OMDs and an XZ-2 for several years and have never been disappointed. They have become my batteries of choice.

It works as well as the original battery value for money

These batteries don't seem to last quite as long as OEM batteries, but they're far cheaper and thus good value for the money. The included USB charger is very handy for charging batteries on the go (in the car, etc). The charger will charge both Wasabi and OEM batteries, and the OEM charger will charge the Wasabi batteries, which is nice. Given the so-so battery life on most mirrorless cameras (compared to old DSLRs), whenever I get a mirrorless camera the first thing I do is buy a few extra batteries...at this price, it's worth getting this package just to have some peace of mind in your bag!

One of the batteries works great. The other refuses to hold a charge and lasts me less than 10 minutes.... Wish both came in good condition. Edit: First time using Amazon's messaging to contact the seller. Seller was very quick to respond and sent out a replacement battery. The working one from the first order has been working great so far, no complaints there. Updating the star rating for the quick and excellent customer support!

Arrived sooner than delivery date and so far works great.