Olympus OM-D E-M5 : Specifications and Opinions

Olympus OM-D E-M5

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a mirrorless camera with 4/3 (2.0x) sensor and 16.1 megapixels manufactured from 2012 to 2015 (discontinued). The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 550 €; The average price was 550 €;

57 users have given it an average vote of 9.2 out of 10

Sensor
Format	4/3, 17.4 x 13 mm (image ratio 4:3, crop factor 2.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	16.1 megapixel (pixel pitch 3.77 μm)
ISO sensitivities	200 - 25600
File formats	RAW, JPEG
Esposure
Shutter speeds	60" - 1/4000
Exp. compensation	+/- 3 stops at 1/2 steps
Exp. modes	P, S, A, M, scene
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Micro 4/3 (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	Yes
Autofocus (AF areas)	35
Continuos shooting	9 FPS
Pre-Burst	No
Live View	Yes
Video mode	1920x1080i @ 60 FPS
WiFi	No
GPS	No
USB
USB Charging
Computing Features
ND Long Exposure	No
Pixel Shift	No
Focus Stacking	No
Startrail/Composite mode	No
Astrotracer	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	No
LCD	3.0", 440 x 330 pixels, articulated
Viewfinder	Electronic, coverage 100%, 1.15x
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Shutter
Battery	Olympus BLN-1, 9.30 Wh
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	425 g
Dimensions	122 x 89 x 43 mm
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Minod

sent on 28 Ottobre 2022

Pros: Size, weight, IQ, m4/3 optics , great jpegs

Cons: no electronic shutter

Opinion: Almost 10 years after its release, this little camera still stands as a legend among the mirrorless world . Small yet built like a tank , IBIS, viewfinder does the job, great files , weather sealed, reliable , good up to iso 1600. If you're looking purely for a photographic object this is it . I always take it on holidays ( sea, mountains ) for its ruggedness and weather sealing . There was no electronic shutter at the time , this came with version 2 and Em1, I love that function so much that it's the only con I find with the old Em5 .

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Phshoot

sent on 18 Maggio 2025

Pros: stabilized, small, micro 4/3 system, lightweight, for small hands

Cons: battery

Opinion: Very comfortable camera for taking street and photos on the fly, it doesn't weigh on your neck and you enjoy photographing even for half a day for a walk. It has all the limitations of micro 4/3 sensors, but they are very surmountable by always shooting in raw. The only flaw in my opinion are the batteries which, however, are cheap, are rechargeable and can be changed quickly. The in-body stabilization is really convenient for long-distance and telephoto photos. Fun even with manual lenses and adapters.

Puliciclone

sent on 07 Agosto 2023

Pros: Indestructible, tropicalized

Cons: Autofocus, screen definition, lack of advanced features

Opinion: After years of possession I can give an accurate opinion. For me, it's still a worthwhile purchase in 2023. It is small, light, solid and tropicalized; Considering that you can buy it for 100 euros when you buy it used, it can be said that it is among the best camera bodies for the price/results ratio. Even if you buy it third-hand, it remains a valid purchase, since thanks to the quality of construction it can always guarantee a few years of service. Incredibly solid when I compared it to my brother-in-law's Canon SLR or his brother's Pentax K. The technology is largely outdated but it is hard and reliable and in the end, still in 2023 it is the machine I use the most.

Ramingos

sent on 14 Gennaio 2023

Pros: All

Cons: 11 years of technological progress you can feel..

Opinion: I'm having a lot of fun. I had read the technical characteristics on juza of this "gem" where it was written that nn there was the touchscreen which instead there is and helps .. Very comfortable grip. Very solid and coupled with tropicalized lens, it can face everything. Very useful for understanding the mirrorless and then facing newer and more demanding machines.5 Stars

Cortonio

sent on 14 Luglio 2021

Pros: Compactness, stabilization, m4/3 system

Cons: Vastness of menu items, "gummy" keys

Opinion: I remember that after trying it on an Olympus Day in my area, I was immediately struck by the sense of solidity in a small compact body... as if it were an aluminum ingot. It was at that moment that I decided to switch from the digital SLR of the time (nikon d700) to the small olympus house. I immediately immersed myself in this new philosophy, electronic viewfinder, body weights and mini dimensions (finally) a new way of seeing and living photos! For me to have the electronic level on the 2 axes was fabulous... not to mention stabilization! I had made it right center! Even with the kit lens supplied, a modest 12-50, the quality was very high and the tightness at high iso was not so outrageous. Although I went against the current thinking of my photographer friends, I was happy with my choice. The menu, full of functions, must only be learned and once you have done and set all the custom keys and the SCP, you fly! The buttons had a little firm and chewy appearance but in the end they never gave me problems. Very robust and reliable machine.

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