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Olympus OM-D E-M5
  • Type

    Mirrorless

  • Effective pixels

    16.1 MP

  • Size

    Four thirds

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  • Tilt screen
  • Right view
  • Left view
  • Side view with tilt screen
  • Top view

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Key points

ISO max

25600

White balance presets

12

Viewfinder coverage (Viewfinder)

100 %

Viewfinder magnification (Viewfinder)

1.15 x

Display size

3 in

Maximum framerate at max resolution

60 fps

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Touchscreen

Yes

Flip-out screen

Yes

Capacity (Rechargeable)

1220 mAh

Minimum shutter speed

60 s

Weak points

Height

89 in

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

2 x

Integrated lens

No

Internal Flash

No

Orientation sensor

No

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Expert reviews

DPReview

With the launch of the E-M5, Olympus harks back to one of its most fondly-remembered camera systems - the Olympus OM range of 35mm SLRs. The E-M5 is...

Cameras Reviewed.com

The Olympus E-M5 is a continuation of Olympus' desire to bring retro design back into modern digital photography. The camera is based directly off the...

Camera Labs

Olympus has announced the first of its new OM Digital, or OM-D bodies, the E-M5. The E-M5's compact size and exterior styling is inspired by the...

DigitalVersus

After having updated its 35mm Pen cameras for the digital age, Olympus is trying the same trick with its legendary OM SLRs. While the SLR-style...

PCMAG

In 2008, Olympus wowed photographers with a retro-styled prototype of what would become its first Micro Four Thirds PEN camera, the E-P1 ($799.99, 3.5...

DPReview

Review based on a production E-M5 running firmware v1.1 With the launch of the E-M5, Olympus harks back to one of its most fondly-remembered camera...

Cameras Reviewed.com

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 brings back the hallowed OM line of compact SLRs from Olympus, with a design that calls directly on the spirit of the original...

The Verge

Micro Four Thirds cameras are coming fast and furious, and getting better and more technically impressive all the time. For its latest offering,...

Digit.in

We had a brief hands-on time with the latest and probably, the greatest micro four-thirds camera from Olympus – the OM-D E-M5, and we had promised...

CNet

Much as it did when launching the PEN series of Micro Four Thirds cameras, Olympus trots out another beloved film brand and updates it for the digital...

DigitalTrends

The Olympus O-MD E-M5 breaks new ground for the company's Micro Four Thirds cameras with an electronic viewfinder, durable build and outstanding image...

Imaging Resource

Raising the excitement around its Micro Four Thirds cameras, Olympus added a new branch to the line with the OM-D E-M5. Once again, Olympus...

Camera Labs

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is the latest Micro Four Thirds compact system camera from Olympus and its first with a built-in viewfinder. Announced in May...

SlashGear

With the Olympus OM-D E-M5 you've got the manufacturer taking what was great about the original OM line of SLR units with a collection of fabulous...

Photography Blog

The E-M5 is the new flagship Micro Four Thirds compact system camera from Olympus. The first in a brand new range of cameras dubbed OM-D, the E-M5 is...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Mirrorless
Available Yes
Release date (US) April 2012
Street price (US) 999 $
Released (FR) May 2012
Street price (EUR) 990 €
Colors
Grey
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 16.1 MP
Type CMOS
Size Four thirds
Area 17.3x13 mm
Processor TruePic VI
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Focal length multiplier 2 x
Minimum shutter speed 60 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder Yes
Mounting Integrated
Type Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1440000 px
Viewfinder coverage 100 %
Viewfinder magnification 1.15 x
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 610000 px
Touchscreen Yes
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
12 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor No
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1220 mAh
Size and weight
89 in
43 in
122 in
425 oz
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Height 89 in
Width 122 in
Deep 43 in
Weight 425 oz
Image
Max resolution 4608x3456 pixels
Ratio 4:3
ISO min 200
ISO max 25600
White balance presets 12
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Sensor
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 35
Flash
Internal Flash No
Modes Auto
Fill-in
Manual
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
External flash Yes
Video
Format AVCHD
H.264
Motion JPEG
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 60 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control Yes
Audio No
NFC No



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