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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Reviews

Thinkdigit

05/2012

7.0/10

Olympus OM-D E-M5

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 of doing a detailed review. The OM-D E-M5 made it to our labs last week, and after exploring it for a good 7 days, all we can say is – this camera is an improvement over the Olympus EP3 (read our review) which had left us speechless with its fast AF, great image quality, etc. and that is saying a lot. Olympus definitely deserves a pat on its back for coming out with a wonderfully retro-looking micro four thirds camera, and for providing that one feature that was missing from its previous micro four thirds offerings – a dedicated electronic viewfinder. Trust us when we say this, there is no way you can enjoy shooting unless you have a viewfinder. LCD visibility in sunlight has improved with the newer generation of cameras but shooting through a viewfinder just gives that much more surety when it comes to the lighting conditions. There is no parallel to having the camera close to your face while composing your frames. Without further ado, let us go straight to the OM-D E-M5: The Olympus OM-D E-M5 houses a 16.1MP Live MOS sensor with a TruePic VI image processor, which was also seen on the E-P3.

The Verge

05/2012

8.4/10

Olympus OM-D E-M5 review

Micro Four Thirds cameras are coming fast and furious, and getting better and more technically impressive all the time. For its latest offering, however, Olympus looked backward for inspiration rather than forward. The OM-D E-M5's design harkens back to the 1970's, to Olympus' old OM-1 film SLR. The OM-1 was introduced in 1972, and was a revelation in both size and build quality; the E-M5's petite stature isn't quite as game-changing this time, but it's still awfully small, and still awfully nice-looking. It's the first in a new line of Micro Four Thirds cameras from Olympus, designed to be more premium products than the PEN line, which includes cameras like the E-PL3. It may look like 1972 on the outside, but internally the E-M5 is all 2012: it has a 16-megapixel sensor, ISO range up to ISO 25,600, a weather-sealed body, and plenty of in-camera filters and scenes to help you take cooler and better shots. The OM-1 was beautiful to look at, and so were its photos; can we say the same of the E-M5? Read on. Hardware / design The E-M5 isn't quite as retro-gorgeous as a device like the Fujifilm X10, but it's still seriously easy on the eyes.

DigitalCameraInfo

05/2012

8.3/10

Olympus OM-D E-M5

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 OM-1, released in 1972. The E-M5 is a Micro Four Thirds camera, however, sporting a new Live MOS image sensor, electronic viewfinder, tilting touchscreen OLED display, and weather-sealed body. The E-M5 is designed to appeal to professional and enthusiast photographers looking for a high-end experience and performance in a body far smaller than your typical prosumer DSLR. The E-M5 is available in silver or black flavors and was slated to debut at the end of March, though Olympus is still taking pre-orders ($999 body-only), with a likely June ship date. The design of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 is straight out of the 1970s era of industrial formed camera design, highlighted by metal bodies, hard edges, and large grips. The E-M5, in contrast to many of the organic, smooth camera designs today (think the Nikon J1) calls right on this heritage, with a profile that would look at home next to any of Olympus original OM-series cameras.

DPReview

05/2012

8.0/10

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Review

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 systems - the Olympus OM range of 35mm SLRs. The E-M5 is the first camera in an OM-Digital lineup that will run alongside the PEN series and, according to the company, its Four Thirds models. For reasons of clarity, it should be stated that this isn't a continuation of the old OM line - the OM-D models won't be SLRs and are based around Micro Four Thirds, not OM lens mounts. However, they do embody the spirit of the much-loved camera line - a small, well-built camera designed for enthusiasts. And, particularly in silver and black form, the E-M5 is one of best looking cameras we've encountered in some time. It would be easy to dismiss the E-M5 as simply an upgraded E-P3 with a built-in viewfinder, but that would rather miss the point. Looked at another way, the E-M5 appears to be a synthesis of the best bits of recent Olympus cameras. It offers greater capability than the company's range-topping E-5 DSLR in a compact body with the classic styling of the OM range.

PCMAG

04/2012

10/10

Olympus OM-D E-M5

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 stars). In the years since, the company has refined the PEN designs, adding models that support optional EVFs and other accessories like the latest-generation PEN E-P3 ($899.99, 4 stars). The 16-megapixel OM-D E-M5 ($1,299.99 direct, with 12-50mm lens) takes its design cues from cameras that were part of the company's classic OM film SLR line, which were renowned for their small size when they were introduced back in 1972. The E-M5 also manages to live up to their legend. It's a modern camera with an excellent EVF, lightning-fast autofocus, great handling, a very sharp and versatile kit lens, and full weather sealing. As such, it earns our Editors' Choice award for high-end compact interchangeable lens cameras. Design and FeaturesThe E-M5 is a bit larger than the smallest mirrorless compacts, but still not as big as a D-SLR. It measures 3.5 by 4.8 by 1.6 inches (HWD) and weighs about 15 ounces without a lens.

DigitalVersus

04/2012

8.0/10

Digital Cameras: SLR, Micro 4/3 and Interchangeable Lens Reviews

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 optical viewfinder has been ditched, the OM-D E-M5 'recycles' plenty of the firm's existing technology, mixing it with the all the advantages of the micro four-thirds standard to make this 2012 hybrid camera. Anyone who made their début in photography with a 35mm film SLR will soon succumb to the charms of the E-M5, as the camera's basic design is quite similar to Olympus' original OM SLRs which helped build the firm's reputation in the 70s. This OM reincarnation is available in black or with a two-tone sliver/black finish (which we tested), and, on the whole, it's nicely designed and made. Build quality is good and the all-weather finish is a reassuring touch. In fact, loaded with the 12-50 mm weatherproof lens, you'll be able to snap away in adverse conditions without a second thought. The OM-D E-M5 probably isn't as sturdy as its predecessor, but the digital version does have the advantage of being a fair bit lighter thanks to its magnesium alloy chassis. The E-M5 is a nice camera to handle, with a short grip handle and an indent on the back of the body that makes a handy thumb-rest.

Camera Labs

02/2012

Olympus E-M5 (Preview)

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 hugely popular OM series of 35mm SLRs in the Seventies, but inside it's a thoroughly modern mirrorless compact system camera based on the Micro Four Thirds standard. It's the first CSC from Olympus with a 16 Megapixel sensor and built-in electronic viewfinder, and the first CSC from any manufacturer that claims to be truly weatherproof. Given the toughness of earlier Olympus DSLRs, I'm also inclined to believe their claims that the sealed magnesium alloy body of E-M5 is both dust and splash-proof. The E-M5 also sports a vertically tilting 3in OLED touch-screen, twin control dials and built-in image stabilisation that works with any lens you attach. Olympus has also revamped the IS from a basic two-axis system to a new 5-axis system which additionally counteracts rotational shake in any direction. It sounds fast too with Olympus claiming the world's fastest AF system (again), along with up to 9fps continuous shooting (albeit with the focus locked). 1080i video is also supported for clips up to 29:59. There's no microphone input as standard, but the tall viewfinder head includes the Olympus accessory port which supports an optional microphone input accessory.

DigitalCameraInfo

02/2012

Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Preview)

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 designs of the original OM line of film single-lens reflex cameras. While so much has changed in photography since those days, Olympus is signalling with the E-M5 that they want to bring photography back to basics. We found the camera is very similar to their flagship PEN model, the E-P3 (our mirrorless camera of the year for 2011), but with some extra features that should appeal greatly to those looking for a more professional shooting experience than you get with the PEN series. The E-M5 is dust- and splash-proof, durably built, has a great (though not removable) grip, an electronic viewfinder that lets users frame at eye-level, and a super-fast AF and 9fps burst rate. The camera ships in April for a body-only price of $999, with kit options at $1099 (14-42mm lens) and $1299 (ED 12-50mm lens) in black or silver. The OM-D EM-5 is a retro-flavored mirrorless camera styled after Olympus film rangefinders of old. It takes most of its design cues from the iconic OM-1, including a wraparound grip material, two-tone design, hanging strap anchors, and angular viewfinder housing.

DPReview

02/2012

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Hands-on Preview (Preview)

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 the first camera in an OM-Digital lineup that will run alongside the PEN series and, according to the company, its Four Thirds models. For reasons of clarity, it should be stated that this isn't a continuation of that line - the OM-D models won't be SLRs and are based around Micro Four Thirds, not OM lens mounts. However, they do embody the spirit of the much-loved camera line - a small, well-built camera designed for enthusiasts. And, particularly in silver and black form, the E-M5 is one of best looking cameras we've encountered in some time. It would be easy to dismiss the E-M5 as simply an upgraded E-P3 with a built-in viewfinder, but that would be to miss the point somewhat. Looked at another way, the E-M5 appears to be a synthesis of the best bits of recent Olympus cameras. It offers greater capability than the company's range-topping E-5 DSLR in a compact body with the classic styling of the OM range. It also echoes of the E-620 - the small, photographer-focused camera that, to us, made most sense of the Four Thirds concept.

Prices

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen [Body Only] (Black)	$999	See it
Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen [Body Only] Silver	$999	See it
Olympus E-M5 OM-D Series Digital SLR Camera Body Only (Black)	$999.99	See it
Olympus Olympus E-M5 OM-D Series Digital SLR Camera Body Only (Black)	$999.99	See it
Olympus Olympus E-M5 OM-D Series Digital SLR Camera Body Only (Silver)	$999.99	See it
Olympus E-M5 OM-D Series Digital SLR Camera Body Only (Silver)	$999.99	See it
Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen and 14-42mm Lens (Black)	$1099	See it
Olympus E-M5 OM-D Series Digital SLR Camera W/14-42mm Lens (Black)	$1099.99	See it
Olympus Olympus E-M5 OM-D Series Digital SLR Camera W/14-42mm Lens (Black)	$1099.99	See it
Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera	$1299	See it
Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen and 12-50mm Lens (Black)	$1299	See it
Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3.0-Inch Tilting OLED Touchscreen [Body Only] Silver	$1399	See it
Olympus OM-D E-M5 16MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera	$1599	See it

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