practicalphotography.com Updated:
2013-06-22 08:13:07
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Over the past year there has been an influx of retro-styled cameras making their way onto the market; now it’s the turn of Olympus to enter the ring with the film SLR-inspired Olympus OM-D E-M5. On paper the OM-D makes for an exciting proposition, clai...
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Olympus has a knack for fusing retro form with modern function, but it has set a high watermark with the OM-D E-M5. It recalls Olympus' OM film cameras of the 1970s and 1980s, and uses the same Micro Four Thirds system as Olympus' PEN and Panasonic's
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Olympus raises the bar for compact system cameras, but this capable all-rounder fails to shine in the company of upmarket DSLRs...
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Olympus helped create the CSC category when it partnered with Panasonic to come up with the Micro Four-Thirds standard back in 2008. Its latest offering is by far its best, combining state-of-the-art technology and some classic retro design.With a stun...
Stunning photos, fantastic image stabilisation, weather resistant...
Small, squishy buttons, potentially daunting menu...
A superb camera that’s supported by a wide range of lenses and accessories, the OM-D is the perfect CSC for DSLR users looking for a lightweight companion camera.Related Tags: camera, compact, macworld, macworld australia, olympus, OM-D E-M5, photo, p...
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digitalone.com.sg Updated:
2013-06-22 08:13:10
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Here's one thing I noticed while carrying this camera around - people who saw me using it often remarked "Cool camera!"The general assumption was that it was a vintage film SLR. Then the curious onlooker would see the digital LCD display behind the cam...
The user interface is friendly and easy to manipulate, and there are both dial and touchscreen controls...
Mini flash is too small for taking pictures at night.
The results are remarkable - you can get sharp, colour-rich pictures with amazing detail...
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The Olympus OM-D series of compact system cameras is distinct from the company's PEN series of cameras. Both series are based on the Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens standard, but the new OM-D series is designed to appeal more towards serious pho...
Very good image quality, Stacks of functions and filters, Good video mode, Built-in EVF...
Lots of menus, can be daunting to use, Some buttons are too small and uncomfortable, Hinges screen not useful for self portraits...
The Olympus OM-D is a striking camera with a with a ton of features that cater to both enthusiast (or pro) users and casual photographers. We looked at the weatherproof kit, which comes with a splashproof macro lens and we definitely had a lot of fun u...
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Olympus and Panasonic jointly developed the Micro Four Thirds system that kick-started the compact system camera (CSC) movement, but Olympus's early PEN cameras were overshadowed by the sprightlier performance of Panasonic's G series and, later, the highe...
One of the best compact system cameras to date, but there are some weaker areas that we'd struggle to accept at this price...
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Olympus reached back to its design roots when crafting the new OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera. The original OM line of film SLRs was known for its rich feature set and stylish, compact design, and this new generation is destined to achieve even gre...
Outstanding image quality, highly customisable feature set, weather resistant body, fast autofocus and burst mode...
Menu system can be daunting, no builtin mic adapter...
Olympus is a leader in the compact system camera revolution and the OM-D E-M5 solidifies that. It’s a good-looking, well-designed, highly capable camera.Related Tags: camera, compact, images, macworld, macworld australia, micro four-thirds, olympus, O...
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With the look of a classic camera and the innards of something truly modern, the latest Micro Four-Thirds camera from Olympus is one of the best devices we’ve seen all year. The new top tier camera from Olympus, the OM-D EM-5 harks back to a time whe...
Solid build; Looks and feels just like an old camera; Awesome kit lens; Features both a viewfinder and a multi-angle touchscreen OLED display; Insanely fast autofocus;...
No built-in flash; Tilted touchscreen needs more angles;...
While there are a few improvements that could be made, the OM-D EM-5 is a top notch camera, combining some excellent optics, solid colour and image reproduction, and a look and feel that makes it unlike every other camera.Hats off to Olympus for this EM-5...
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wired.co.uk Updated:
2013-06-22 08:13:18
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The latest micro four-thirds camera from Olympus is clearly designed to appeal to all those hoary, wisened photographers who long for the good ol' days.DesignOlympus' new digital OM series is modeled after the company's original, beloved OM film camera...
Compact, relatively light magnesium body. Both the body and the 1250mm kit lens are weathersealed. Fun, creative art filters for incamera experimentation. A wide array of available lenses. Supercomfortable and almostindispensable grip attachment...
No builtin popup flash. Can't change exposure settings while shooting video. Shallow eye cup diminishes the EVF's effectiveness in bright outdoor situations.
Whether you're agog over the E-M5′s flashback styling or you're absolutely exhausted by the nostalgia of its sheathing, there's no denying it's at the head of this century's pack of compact mirrorless cameras. Given the guts of this camera, its usabili...
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Olympus reached back to its design roots when crafting the new OM-D E-M5 micro four thirds camera. The original OM line of film SLRs was known for its rich feature set and stylish, compact design. Now, released as a digital body, the first offering in...
Outstanding image quality; highly customisable feature set; compact design; wide seleciton of accessories and lenses; weather resistant body; art filters add fun factor; good macro mode on 12-50mm zoon; fast autofocus and burst mode...
Menu system can be daunting; no built-in mic adapter; small buttons can be difficult for large fingers; soft humming when powered up...
Olympus has been a leader in the Compact System Camera revolution, and the OM-D E-M5 will solidify that position. It is a good-looking, well-designed, highly capable camera. I recommend the 12-50 mm zoom lens with the body, which currently lists for £1,14...
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Olympus reached back to its design roots when crafting the new OM-D E-M5 micro four thirds camera. The original OM line of film SLRs was known for its rich feature set and stylish, compact design. Now, released as a digital body, the first offering in the...
Outstanding image quality. Highly customizable feature set. Compact design. Wide selection of accessories and lenses. Weather resistant body. Art Filters add fun factor. Good macro mode on 1250mm zoom. Fast autofocus and burst mode...
Menu system can be daunting. No builtin mic adapter. Small buttons can be difficult for large fingers. Soft humming noise when powered up...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2013-06-22 08:13:25
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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a compact micro four thirds camera with an interchangeable lens. It has a 16.3 megapixel LiveMOS sensor, shoots full 1080p high definition video, and has an ISO of 200-25,600, what Olympus claims to be world’s fastest autofocus...
One of the first things you'll notice when holding the Olympus OM-D E-M5 is its very high build quality. It’s tough, robust in feel and comes weather sealed to protect itself against grubby dirt particles and moisture, making the Olympus OM-D E-M5 ideal for shooting in testing conditions. The Olympus OM-D E-M is pretty stylish too, in a very retro kind of way that keeps things simple, but still h...
At around the £1,000 the Olympus OM-D E-M5 does not come cheap, which is likely to put many off, or encourage enthusiasts to go for alternative DSLR cameras. A lack of microphone output means that the more enthusiast among photographers will have to spend extra on an adapter.
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 has a wealth of features sure to impress most keen photographers, enthusiast or those new to micro four-thirds cameras. Excellent photos, good build quality and a blistering autofocus make the Olympus OM-D E-M5 one to check out...
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Olympus reached back to its design roots when crafting the new OM-D E-M5 micro four thirds camera. The original OM line of film SLRs was known for its rich feature set and stylish, compact design. Now, released as a digital body, the first offerin...
Olympus has been a leader in the Compact System Camera revolution, and the OM-D E-M5 will solidify that position...
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REVIEW—OLYMPUS OMD E-M5] by terry on 24 May 2012 Price: $1479 “Movie kit” with 12–50mm lens Bliss! THE LOW-DOWN: This is a 16 megapixel micro four thirds camera in a body reminiscent of Olympus OM 35mm SLRs, but a little smaller. The high resolution...
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Read later Olympus OMD EM-5. This is a 16-megapixel micro four thirds camera in a body reminiscent of Olympus OM 35mm SLRs, but a little smaller. The high-resolution electronic viewfinder is built into the classic SLR hump. The LCD swivels verticall...
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Olympus reached back to its design roots when crafting the new OM-D E-M5 micro four thirds camera. The original OM line of film SLRs was known for its rich feature set and stylish, compact design. Now, released as a digital body, the first offering in...
Olympus has been a leader in the Compact System Camera revolution, and the OM-D E-M5 will solidify that position. It is a good-looking, well-designed, highly capable camera. I recommend the 12-50 mm zoom lens with the body, which currently lists for £1...
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hereshow.ca Updated:
2013-06-22 08:13:34
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The classy Olympus E-M5 is one of the most desirable Compact System Cameras. With its SLR-like controls, speed and feature set, it would be a fine choice for photo enthusiasts...
DSLRlike style, controls, speed and versatility, Rugged, weathersealed body with highres EVF, Tilting OLED screen; some touchscreen controls...
Button customization options increase complexity, Drive speed slows to 3.5fps when Stabilizer is on, Autofocus could be more effective with moving subjects...
Not much larger or heavier than an Olympus E-P3 camera with the optional electronic viewfinder installed, the E-M5 offers several benefits. Those include greater resolution, speed and versatility; as well as a splash-proof body, built-in EVF and OLED t...
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Olympus’s latest Micro Four Thirds release - the OM-D E-M5 - builds on the brand’s heritage. Like the digital PEN (E-P) series that came before it, the OM-D is a digital reimagining of the original Olympus OM series - a 35mm film camera series that wa...
It’s got the look, innovative stabilisation system, fast autofocus, weather-sealed design, customisation and detailed menus, Micro Four Thirds opens door to many lenses...
Poor battery life, pricey, poor low-light autofocus, ISO 200 is lowest sensitivity, image quality similar to Panasonic G3, continuous/tracking AF not a DSLR-beater, did we mention the price?...
Sleek, stylish and classy: the E-M5's design, fast autofocus, innovative image stabilisation system and rugged body are all high points. But with poor battery life and a hefty price tag the first OM-D model is just a whisker shy of greatness. But we li...
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T3.com
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2013-06-22 08:13:40
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Cameras with a retro look and feel are big business right now, a trend Olympus arguably started with its original E-P1 Compact System Camera (CSC) from 2009, which harked back to its maker's ‘Pen' camera range of the 1950s/60s. Since then we've had the s...
Solid build and retro style, Angleadjustable OLED, Integral viewfinder...
Backplate buttons are tiny...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2013-06-22 08:13:45
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The optional HLD-6 battery grip is a pretty unusual accessory thanks to its two-in-one design. The lower grip has a compartment that can be loaded with two batteries to boost the camera's battery life, as well as a second shutter-release for working in...
Weatherproof finish (and weatherproof 1250 mm lens), Great retro design, Picture quality up to 3200 ISO, Two settings dials, Effective stabilisation system, Sharp, smooth EVF, Tilt LCD touchscreen, Quiet shutter release...
No builtin flash (separate accessory supplied), Battery life could be better, Menus can be confusing, Handling room for improvement, No headphones or mic sockets for video, 3D AF tracking isn't always reliable, No GPS, no WiFi...
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is the best high-end micro four-thirds camera in the current Olympus range. It's fast, it takes great-quality pictures, it has a good EVF, a handy tilt LCD and an effective built-in stabilisation system. In fact, it's the best Oly...
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techradar.com Updated:
2013-06-22 08:13:45
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Three years after making its first entrance into the compact system camera arena with the PEN E-P1, Olympus has gone back to its roots again to produce the OM-D, with its retro styling owed to its analogue predecessor. Inside the camera are an all new...
Excellent viewfinder, Tilting touchscreen, Customisable dials and buttons, High image quality at low ISOs, New art filters...
Plastic unresponsive buttons, No in, built flash, Odd (sound) emitted...
The Olympus OM-D is of course an expensive proposition, at £1,149 for the single lens kit or £999 body-only, but when you consider all of the improvements that have been made, we think the extra expense when compared with an E-P3 is just about worth it...
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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is the company's latest enthusiast-level Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens compact system camera. Taking its design cues from the company's esteemed 35mm ‘OM' SLR range, the EM-5 is the first and, for now at least, flagship mode...
Super-fast AF and excellent image quality, Lots of features and user customisation, Easy to use and solid build quality, Good quality EVF and tiltable screen...
Neck strap can get in the way, Plastic buttons feel a bit cheap...
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This is Olympus's latest mini-marvel, a miniature DSLR, in effect. Stylistically, it's pretty much a clone of the OM series that died out in 2003. Technically, the OM-D, as it's called, is not at all retro, but a near-professional, feature-laden, thorough...
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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 sen...
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Along with its retro design and weather-sealed body, the Olympus E-M5 features a robust movie mode that provides you with a variety of manual video controls and features. It's not the best camera for video we've reviewed, but its performance and functions...
This review was published on May 04, 2012. Since then, this product may have been discontinued or replaced. Pricing and availability may differ from what is stated in the review.IntroductionAlong with its retro design and weather-sealed body, the Olympus...
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The OM-D E-M5 harks back to the hallowed OM line of Olympus's film SLRs with a design that calls directly on the spirit of the original OM-1, released circa 1972. But the E-M5 is a Micro Four Thirds camera, sporting a new Live MOS image sensor, an electro...
The E-M5 is an excellent camera with eye-catching retro flair, and it accomplishes most of what it sets out to do.It hasn't taken Olympus long to work their way into our hearts with their retro-inspired compact system lineup. The PEN series was well-recei...
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Sometimes you come across a camera that makes photography simple. Olympus’ OM-D E-M5 is one such beast. Granted, its battery life is not that great, and yes, its buttons are so small you would think it was designed for five year olds, but once set up...
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Stuff magazine Tue, Jun 12 2012, 3:30PM The OM name once signified the pinnacle of Olympus’ SLR expertise – now the moniker has been resurrected for its most advanced Micro Four Thirds cam yet. Can the E-M5 do its ancestors proud? If there was one...
Very fast autofocus, Sublime picture and video quality, Not as big as it looks...
Buttons feel a bit naff...
Astounding in almost every way, this sets the standard for compact system cameras...
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techlife.net Updated:
2014-03-23 04:07:00
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The OM-D E-M5 is Olympus's top-of-the-line MILC. It's aimed at the serious enthusiast photographer and gives a good challenge to the enthusiast DSLR cameras in the market.It comes with a pleasingly solid magnesium alloy body and it's equipped with an elec...
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Since the introduction of the Olympus Pen E-P1 in June 2009, the compact system camera (CSC) has taken the world by storm. The compact-sized Pen E-P1 was a clear homage to the original Olympus Pen series - a half-frame camera that spanned more than two de...
I consider the styling and build quality of the OM-D E-M5 as being equal to the best compact system cameras around, especially with the grip and battery pack attached. Also, by using the micro four thirds to OM mount adapter, old OM lenses can find a new...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-04-11 01:27:29
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Three years after making its first entrance into the compact system camera arena with the PEN E-P1, Olympus has gone back to its roots again to produce the OM-D E-M5, with its retro styling owed to its analogue predecessor.Inside the camera are an all new...
Excellent viewfinder, Tilting touchscreen, Customisable dials and buttons, High image quality at low ISOs, New art filters...
Plastic unresponsive buttons, No inbuilt flash, Odd (sound) emitted...
You might also like... Best compact system camera Our initial impressions of this camera were very promising, and after having spent a lot more time with it now, we're happy to report that its charms still manage to hold our attention for the most part, e...
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OK, the declaration first. I'm a dyed-in-the-wool Olympus OM tragic. Have been since my high school days and was the proud owner of a Praktica until the OM-1 was launched. Suddenly my East German-built 35mm SLR looked very agricultural next to the jewel-l...
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It's a toss-up with Fujifilm's X100 as to whether it or the E-M5 is the camera we've been the most excited about road-testing. Regardless, the Olympus is also on the way to achieving cult status. Heritage aside, the OM-D system is critical to Olympus's fu...
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The camera body will be offered in black and silver and has the same Micro Four Thirds (M4/3) sensor and lens mount as the PEN models but features an integrated eye-level viewfinder and dust- and moisture-resistant magnesium-alloy body, like the E-5. Whil...
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The Olympus OMD EM-5 brings a retro design from yesteryear and crams it full of modern gadgets, bells and whistles — but is it any good as a camera?The OMD EM-5 is a 16.1-megapixel compact, interchangeable-lens micro four thirds camera. It boasts a massiv...
If you've got $1500 to spend on a camera and you want something that feels like it's worth the money you paid on it, you won't be disappointed with the OMD. Sure it has a few niggling concerns that might have you ache for that money back, but once you sta...
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This is a 16-megapixel micro four thirds camera in a body reminiscent of Olympus OM 35mm SLRs, but a little smaller. The high-resolution electronic viewfinder is built into the classic SLR hump. The LCD swivels vertically but not horizontally, so it is useful for waist- and low-level photography. The LCD is a touchscreen and focus and firing can be done by lightly touching the critical point on the display...
This is the digital camera Olympus should have made on day one - a true successor to the range of OM 35mm cameras. Like its film predecessors, the OMD is compact and elegant with brilliant optics. With an adaptor, the OM legacy lenses can be fitted but t...
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Bliss!This is a 16 megapixel micro four thirds camera in a body reminiscent of Olympus OM 35mm SLRs, but a little smaller. The high resolution electronic viewfinder is built into the classic SLR hump. The LCD swivels vertically but not horizontally, so it...
Image quality is superb. Even at high ISO settings there is little noise and no noise reduction smudging. In RAW the pictures are even better. Ergonomically it is a delight and aesthetically it is gorgeous.
There is a constant low level whirring noise – like a tiny fan – from the image stabiliser. We could do without that...
This is the digital camera that Olympus should have made on day one – a true successor to the range of lovely OM 3...
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Olympus has updated it's first digital OM-D with a few tweaks and new features.The OM-D E-M5, when it was released in 2012, marked a new design direction for Olympus. The company has since launched two new models, the E-M1 and E-M10, which make the E-M5 l...
Nice build quality, compact, High Res Shot mode, lots of customisable buttons...
Button overload may confuse some users...
The OM-D E-M5 Mark II is a really great little camera for the advanced amateur – it has a lot of features and is built tough.The feature set is almost the same as the E-M1's with the added bonus of the High Res Shot mode. If anything, it perhaps loses out...
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So I was off to an island where the reef is excellently preserved and it would be a shame if I didn't take any underwater pictures. I was thinking of getting a dedicated underwater camera but I thought the price was too much so decided on getting a Dicapa...
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fhm.com.ph Updated:
2016-11-24 12:20:53
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Photography seems to be the hobby of the moment thanks to the accessibility of entry-level cameras and the imagined productivity you enjoy during these cheesy gatherings called “photo walks.” Unlike Swiss watches or fast cars, photography as a hobby can b...
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If there was one flaw with the E-P3, Olympus' last major MFT release, it was its outdated 12MP sensor. The E-M5 packs a much-improved 16MP effort that shoots exceptional photos right through the ISO range. Even low-light shots at ISO 25,600 are quite usab...
Very fast autofocus, Sublime picture and video quality, Not as big as it looks...
Buttons feel a bit naff...
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Updated (23/3/12): We've updated our early preview of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 with full test results for this complete review. Enjoy!Olympus has been bringing retro back since the first PEN E-P1 first launched in 2009. It's proven so popular that other comp...
Low noise at very high ISO settings, Superb handling, Excellent image stabilization, Fast and accurate autofocus, Gorgeous retroinspired design...
Cramped and small back buttons, Less noise difference at lower ISOs, Camera strap hinders handling, Banding in some very high ISO shots...
There's just something about the Olympus OM-D E-M5.We could list its specs: 16MP image sensor, 5-axis image stabilization, weather-resistant body. We could tell you how well the camera handles with the twin control dials, quick AF speed and easy AF point...
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Updated (23/3/12): We've updated our early preview of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 with full test results for this complete review. Enjoy!Olympus has been bringing retro back since the first PEN E-P1 first launched in 2009. It's proven so popular that other comp...
There's just something about the Olympus OM-D E-M5.We could list its specs: 16MP image sensor, 5-axis image stabilization, weather-resistant body. We could tell you how well the camera handles with the twin control dials, quick AF speed and easy AF point...
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A small and lightweight camera with a grown-up feature set, delivering professional results – that’s the holy grail of digital photography. With the OM-D E-M5, Olympus aims to get close: the camera, touted as “groundbreaking” and “revolutionary,” of...
Since its debut last year, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 has won many accolades and numerous awards – and it's easy to see why: this is a camera with a wealth of features, catering to ambitious photographers who are looking to reduce the size and weight of their...
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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 add-ons that work perfectly well in the digital world. In this 4.8 x 3.5 x 1.69-inch beast that weighs in...
With such knock-out features like 5-axis stabilization in such a tiny body as this, you’ve got one heck of a mobile-minded shooter on your hands. This device is great for those of you out there looking to amp up your game with your old OM, and with Ol...
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Photoxels Editor’s Choice 2012 – Interchangeable Lens Camera Impressions. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 makes a big impression with lightning fast AF, excellent image quality and manual controls that make the camera fast and enjoyable to use. It’s an int...
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Names. What doesn't make sense is the camera's name. OM-D E-M5 is absurdly circumspect. They want to pay homage to the OM line while pointing out that it's digital, hence the D. Like we didn't know. Yet they want to keep pointing out that it's electronic...
Appealing body design, Smaller camera is easy to hold and quite small, Battery grip makes the E-M5 feel like a tiny professional camera, EVF works well, Tilting OLED touchpanel display, Water resistant body, Advanced in-body image stabilization, Excell...
Odd power switch location, Exposure compensation dial changes easily, can't be turned off, Small buttons, EVF proximity sensor sometimes activates unexpectedly, Moderately high chromatic aberration from 12-50mm kit lens, No in-camera chromatic aberrati...
Olympus' new Micro Four Thirds flagship has made quite an impression. Not just enthusiasts, but pro photographers are taking the OM-D E-M5 and the platform's latest optics quite a bit more seriously. Our time with the OM-D E-M5 was pure fun. There was...
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Stuff magazine Tue, Jun 12 2012, 3:30PM The OM name once signified the pinnacle of Olympus’ SLR expertise – now the moniker has been resurrected for its most advanced Micro Four Thirds cam yet. Can the E-M5 do its ancestors proud? If there was one...
Astounding in almost every way, this sets the standard for compact system cameras...
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 review 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 2012, the E-M5 design is based on the popular and, for it's time, diminutive O...
Tough weather-sealed build quality, Outstanding High ISO noise performance, Great quality viewfinder and tilting OLED touch-screen, 5-axis image stabilisation which works with any lens, 2, 3, 5 and 7-frame auto bracketing.
Screen only tilts and there's no touch functions in movie modes, Distracting whirring noise from stabilisation motor, No built-in mic socket, Flash unit clips-on rather then being built-in, Continuous AF not as consistent as a phase-detect system.
The OM-D E-M5 marks the beginning of a new strand in mirrorless CSC cameras that poses the strongest threat yet to the dominance of DSLRs in the higher-end of the consumer market. It cleverly combines a retro SLR design (which is still widely held in...
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Open the box. Lift out the camera body. And a rush of passion. Is it an OM-1? An OM-2? An OM-4?In truth, the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 is all of these … and none of them!I have in fact, over time, owned all the early OM 35mm film SLR cameras, along with ma...
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buy-n-shoot.com Updated:
2013-06-22 08:13:33
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Much hype has been placed on the Olympus OM-D EM-5 since its announcement back in February of this year and it comes feature packed with claims of the world fastest autofocus and a revolutionary 5 axis image stabilisation system. Aimed at the top le...
There's quite a lot to like about the OM-D EM-5. If I had to mention something negative, it would be the small buttons although they do allow for a larger screen so it's really more of a positive trade off than a minor gripe. The flash is is a little...
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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 (from $999) is the flagship camera in the Japanese camera giant's Micro Four Thirds lineup. it's the "professional" camera that Micro Four Thirds owners have been dreaming of for years. The E-M5 improves upon the features found o...
Very good photo quality (though best results are achieved by shooting RAW), Wellbuilt, weathersealed metal body with a retro flair, Fiveaxis, sensorshift image stabilization system, Beautiful 3inch articulating touchscreen OLED display with 610,000 pixels, plus a large and sharp EVF, Full manual controls, with lots of white balance options, five kinds of bracketing, realtime tone curve adjustment...
Occasional underexposure and highlight clipping, Tiny, cluttered button layout makes it way too easy to accidentally press the wrong one, OLED display difficult to see outdoors, AF system tends to "hunt" when recording movies, "Hiss" from IS system may bother some folks, No builtin flash (though included external flash is pretty good), Movies cannot be edited incamera, Full manual on CDROM...
Conclusion Olympus' OM-D EM-5 is their flagship Micro Four Thirds camera, and it performs at the level that one would expect for a product with that title. It has a well-built and compact weather-sealed magnesium alloy body (available in silver or bla...
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Olympus reached back to its design roots when crafting the new OM-D E-M5 micro four thirds camera. The original OM line of film SLRs was known for its rich feature set and stylish, compact design. Now, released as a digital body, the first offering in...
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Olympus reached back to its design roots when crafting the new OM-D E-M5 micro four thirds camera. The original OM line of film SLRs was known for its rich feature set and stylish, compact design. Now, released as a digital body, the first offering in...
Outstanding image quality, * Highly customizable feature set, * Compact design, * Wide selection of accessories and lenses, * Weather resistant body, * Art Filters add fun factor, * Good macro mode on 12-50mm zoom, * Fast autofocus and burst mode...
Menu system can be daunting, * No built-in mic adapter, * Small buttons can be difficult for large fingers, * Soft humming noise when powered up, Price when rated: $1000 (body only); $1300 with 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 zoom lens...
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The latest micro four-thirds camera from Olympus is clearly designed to appeal to all those hoary, wizened photographers who long for the good ol’ days.Olympus’ new digital OM series is modeled after the company’s original, beloved OM film cameras from...
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No builtin popup flash. Can't change exposure settings while shooting video. Shallow eye cup diminishes the EVF's effectiveness in bright outdoor situations...
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Olympus have expanded their Micro Four Thirds family with the launch of the OM-D E-M5. Boasting the World's fastest autofocus system, the E-M5 brings the original design ethos of the 1970's film OM series kicking and screaming into the 21st century. R...
The OM-D E-M5 is the best Olympus compact system camera to date, and also a strong contender for best compact system camera full stop. It delivers a compelling mix of classic looks, excellent image quality, an extensive feature set and immediate respo...
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Along with its retro design and weather-sealed body, the Olympus E-M5 features a robust movie mode that provides you with a variety of manual video controls and features. It's not the best camera for video we've reviewed, but its performance and functio...
We took some gorgeous videos with the Olympus E-M5, and we found the camera was able to capture sharp, crisp details even in low light situations. The camera struggled in extreme low light, however, which may be a direct result of Olympus capping...
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More Info Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera preview (video) Cameras, Olympus OM-D E-M5 five-axis sensor-shift image stabilization hands-on (video) Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera to ship on March 31st? (update: now April) Stepping acro...
Incredibly fast autofocus, 5axis image stabilization, Manual/autozoom kit lens...
Expensive, Battery meter issues at launch, Poor focus accuracy in lowcontrast scenes...
Olympus's OM-D E-M5 is the company's best camera yet, but battery meter and focusing issues may be a dealbreaker for some...
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It doesn't take a genius to figure out which are the hot cameras at any one time. Last year it was the Fuji X100 and Sony NEX-7. So far this year been it's the Nikon D800/e, the Fuji X-Pro 1, and the subject of this review, the Olympus O...
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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 opt...
Compact body. Fully weather sealed. Crisp LCD EVF. Articulating rear display. Sharp kit lens. Impressive high ISO performance. Fast autofocus. Shoots at 9 frames per second. In-body stabilization. Large native lens library. Optional grip available.
External flash. Lacks a standard mic input...
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is the best Micro Four Thirds camera we've tested. It's got a top-notch stabilization system, is fully weather sealed, can shoot in all types of light, and ships with a sharp and versatile kit lens. Add it all up, and you have our n...
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Published: Monday April 23, 2012 MYT 11:24:00 AMUpdated: Monday April 23, 2012 MYT 11:45:03 AM The Olympus E-M5 is an all-new series of Micro Four Thirds cameras based on the company's classic professional SLRs. RETRO CHIC: If you're a fan of classic...
Excellent build quality; relatively small size; five-axis image stabilisation works really well; improved ISO performance over the E-P3.
Price is a tad prohibitive.
I really like the E-M5 - it is definitely a couple of notches above the E-P3 in build quality and image quality, and all in a very nice retro-styled body. It's fair to say that Olympus has come up with their best Micro Four Thirds camera yet. Unfortun...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2013-06-22 08:13:46
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With the PEN range of Compact System Cameras, Olympus looked to its rich heritage for inspiration, and they've done the same with their new OM-D line, of which the E-M5 is the first model. The original OM series is fondly remembered amongst photo-enthu...
Lovely design, premium build, solid performance and great images...
Base ISO of 100 would be welcome...
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a very impressive camera. The retro styling is very much a success, especially if you opt for the two-tone silver/black finish, while the materials and weather sealing deliver an excellent, high-end feel. There's plenty of feat...
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Olympus has been bringing retro back since the first PEN E-P1 first launched in 2009. It's proven so popular that other companies have sat up and taken note - check out Fujifilm's major push into retro designs with the X100, X10 and X-Pro1 cameras.Stil...
Low noise at very high ISO settings, Superb handling, Excellent image stabilization, Fast and accurate autofocus, Gorgeous retroinspired design...
Cramped and small back buttons...
There's just something about the Olympus OM-D E-M5.We could list its specs: 16MP image sensor, 5-axis image stabilization, weather-resistant body. We could tell you how well the camera handles with the twin control dials, quick AF speed and easy AF poi...
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The OM returns with Olympus' first OM-D model; the E-M5. This sophisticated EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) camera is loaded with various features that we've come to love about their Digital PEN cameras. It utilizes the same Micro Fou...
This is our First Look at a pre-production E-M5 sample. We were fortunate enough to get our hands on an E-M5 for about a day. Unfortunately, they didn't send out a battery with the camera due to the fact that Olympus America only had one battery and ch...
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1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body and Design4. Body and Design5. Viewfinder and screen6. Using the OM-D E-M57. Operation & Displays8. Operation & Displays9. Menus10. Menus11. Performance (Speed & AF)12. Art Filters13. Raw14. Video15. Photographic...
Very good image quality, even at high ISO, Bright, punchy JPEGs make the most of camera's capability, Very fast autofocus with most Micro Four Thirds lenses, Weather-sealed body, Built-in image stabilization helps increase number of sharp shots (in single-frame mode), Good level of direct control despite small body, Tilting OLED screen very good, Large amount of control over image parameters, A...
Focus tracking distinctly unreliable, Image stabilization not effective for continuous shooting, Small controls sometimes awkward (especially with cold/gloved hands), No in-camera correction of CA (which can be problematic with 12-50mm kit zoom), Default JPEG settings a bit keen to blur detail away, Several useful features hidden in obscure and confusingly-named menu options, Otherwise useful H...
The Olympus E-M5 is Olympus' eighth Micro Four Thirds camera and by far its most competitive. It combines the company's pleasing JPEG engine with a more modern sensor to create a photographic tool that lives up to the capabilities implied by its evoca...
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Video Review: The Olympus OM-D E-M5 micro four thirds digital camera comes with a 16 megapixel sensor, 1080p video recording and a 3" OLED touch display packed in a stylish retro design for $1,000. Matt Mira and John Barrowman go hands on with the came...
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Olympus is one of the pioneers of the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) category as we know it. The PEN series has been one of the most popular sellers of this segment, and the E-P3 has made its way to the top of more than a few “best of” lists over the past year...
Great battery life, Superior image quality, even in low light, You can really push ISO without sacrificing resolution, Durability, Very powerful autofocus and image stabilization technology...
Button design, No popup flash – accessory only, There can be some incamera digging before you get your customized settings up and running...
Should you buy it? If you can afford the EM-5 and you're in the market for a MFT, yes, you should buy it. That might sound a little niche, but MFT cameras are becoming insanely popular and insanely expensive, so there's real demand for what Olympus is...
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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. Its magnesium-alloy body is available in black or silver, with black synthetic leather wrapping around the center of the body on each mode...
Excellent image and video quality, Blistering performance, Extremely attractive...
Expensive for a Micro Four Thirds camera, Smaller sensor than most $1,000plus cameras...
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One of the most significant developments in digital photography has been the introduction of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. By removing the mirror and optical viewfinder, manufacturers are able to make their cameras smaller, without compromising...
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The OM-D E-M5 is the latest addition to the Olympus fleet, a micro four thirds system standard interchangeable lens mirrorless digital that Olympus has chosen to differentiate from its PEN system cameras by the designation OM-D system. This differentiati...
Good images and video, DSLRlike feature set, Compact, stylish form factor...
Costly bodyonly configuration, grip and lenses add expense, A 2x crop factor doesn't lend itself to wide angle shooting...
If I were in the market for a mirrorless, interchangeable lens compact digital and was not wedded to any particular manufacturer or system, the E-M5 would probably be it. Of all the other cameras in this class that I've already reviewed, I like this one...
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The Olympus E-M5 is the first member of the new micro-43 OM-D series of Olympus cameras, in addition to the successful Olympus PEN cameras.The OlympusE-M5 is a retro camera whose design resembles the Olympus OM SLR series from the past, as you can see her...
Less video camera than photo camera, Play button difficult to use, Constant noise, even when IS is turned off (solved with latest firmware), Relative high price...
Support CameraStuffReview and buy your camera hereFor proper performance enable JavaScript. Pages: 1Powered by Tools JX.AmateurYear:2012Overall score:6.5Resolution:7Dynamic Range:7.1Noise:6.5Color:9.8Whitebalance:7Megapixels:16Sensor:M43Sensor magn...
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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is the flagship Micro Four-Thirds Mirrorless Digital Camera from Olympus. As the first model in the high-end OM-D lineup, the E-M5 adds weather-sealing and a built-in EVF compared to its predecessors.This digital camera is built arou...
Excellent image quality, Very good metering, Reliable Automatic WhiteBalance, Superb builtin stabilization, Virtually no shutterlag, Fast contrastdetect AF, Good shottoshot speed, Very responsive, Excellent automatic Manual Focus Assist, Unique LiveBulb m...
Poor color accuracy, Lowcontrast EVF, Not always ExposurePriority and frequently wrong LiveHistogram, Modal ExposureCompensation, Some tiny buttons, Uncomfortable eyelets, Poorly placed tripod mount, Low battery life, Rear controldial uncomfortably high...
The high-resolution sensor of the E-M5 delivers quality that rivals DSLRs. It shows very low image noise until ISO 1600 and remains usable up to ISO 12800 for mid-size prints and 25600 for small ones. The exposure system is really good and automatic white...
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pdnonline.com Updated:
2014-07-24 07:46:21
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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a positively “adokarble” little camera and I mean that with no disrespect. Though the camera's name is awkward—it's a digital updating of Olympus's OM line of 35mm film cameras from the Eighties—the E-M5 has enough retro style, co...
A cute little camera that's packed with features and offers excellent image quality...
Just never felt comfortable shooting with it, Price: $999 (body only, in black or silver), $1,299 (black or silver body with black M.ZUIKO Digital ED 1250 mm f3.56.3 EZ lens), www.olympusamerica.com...
Maybe, in the end, that's the best thing I can say about the Olympus OM-D E-M5. It's a cute-looking, retro-style camera that's capable of taking some fantastic quality images and HD video but like its awkward-sounding model name, it just never felt comfor...
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digitalcameraworld.com Updated:
2014-12-18 05:04:41
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Three years after making its first entrance into the compact system camera arena with the PEN E-P1, Olympus has gone back to its roots again to produce the OM-D, with its retro styling owed to its analogue predecessor.Inside the camera are an all new 16 m...
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Olympus is known to stay true to its heritage, and the new OM-D EM-5 is a sparkling example. The company debuted its first film OM model 40 years ago in 1972, and I actually shot with an Olympus OM-1N a decade ago in my high school photography class. Much...
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