Olympus OM-D E-M5 is the very first digital camera model in the Olympus’ OM-D camera series. It is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless digital camera with an Electronic View Finder (EVF), which can guarantee SLR image quality and shooting performance.

 

This camera can shoot full 1080i HD videos while giving the user total manual control over not only the aperture but the shutter speed as well. As a result, you can just as easily customize your videos to your exact specifications when shooting with this camera.

 

Overall, this is a camera that can provide great quality images with an exceptional auto focus system for catching the most detailed videos with high accuracy just as the event transpired.

 

Design

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 has a sleek trendy design for maximum aesthetic appeal to users. The camera will mostly come in shades of black and silver but often it is designed with the combination of both colors. This camera has a fairly compact body with measures of 3.5 × 4.8 × 1.7 inches (HWD) and weighing approximately 15 ounces inclusive of the battery.

 

You will find an SD memory card slot for providing additional memory storage. The camera has a 3.0 inch OLED touchscreen tilting up to 80° upwards and 50° downwards.

 

The body of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 is made using magnesium alloy and aluminum which generally give the camera a rugged construction.

 

Features

1. 16.1 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor

2. 5-Axis Image Stabilization

3. Micro Four Thirds System  

4. 1080i Full HD Video at 60fps

5. 2 × Magnification

6. Shutter Speed Range: 60-1/4000 sec (unavailable when bulb is selected)

7. ISO 200-25,600 (ISO Sensitivity)

8. Sequential Shooting Max Speed: 9fps

9. Electronic ViewFinder

10. TruePic VI Image Processor  

11. 3.0 Inch Tilting OLED Monitor: Up to 80° upwards and 50° downwards  

12. Face Detection System: Up to 8 faces

13. FAST Auto Focus System

14. Up to 11 Art Filters

15. Weight: 15 ounces (battery inclusive)

16. Height: 3.5 inches

17. Width: 4.8 inches

18. Depth: 1.7 inches

19. Battery Life: 360 Shots

20. RAW Format Support

21. USB 2.0 High Speed

 

Pros

The tilting OLED touchscreen of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 makes it possible for the user to capture videos at any angle when using this camera. This camera has a few rugged properties such as being slashproof and dustproof. Although this does not fully qualify it as a rugged digital camera, they make the camera averagely capable of withstanding harsh outdoors conditions.

 

The camera has up to 11 art filters which can enable photographers to add special effects to their videos and pictures. Besides, Olympus OM-D E-M5 is considered to be the camera with the world’s fastest autofocus; hence it offers unparalleled performance when it comes to capturing super fast action.

Other benefits of the camera include in-body image stabilization and having an excellent EVF.

 

Cons

This camera has no built-in Wi-Fi, which simply means that it is not one of the best cameras for sharing as you can not share pictures and videos with other devices such as smartphones or tablets like when using some of its competitors.

The camera also does not have a built-in flash.

 

Conclusion

Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a superbly designed camera with useful features and a price worthe value that it offers. However you should be aware of its downsides before making a purchase decision.