OM System

OM-D E-M5

Name: OM System OM-D E-M5
Brand: OM System

$999~

MSRP (prices vary)

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Released: March 31, 2012

Micro Four Thirds

Sensor

16.1MP

Resolution

1080p

Max Video

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IBIS

9fps

Burst

AF Points

Who the OM System OM-D E-M5 is for

The OM System OM-D E-M5 is a 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, a versatile all-rounder.

The camera that launched the OM-D line, a 16MP weather-sealed Micro Four Thirds body.
Pioneering 5-axis in-body stabilization in a compact retro design.
Dial-led controls and Full HD video that helped define the mirrorless enthusiast class.

Best for

Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.

Keep in mind

Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.
Video is capped at 29 minutes per clip.

How the OM System OM-D E-M5 compares to other Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 29 Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

Spec	This camera	Where it lands
Weight	425g (15.0 oz)	12th lightest of 29
Price (MSRP)	$999	11th cheapest of 29
Resolution	16.1MP	joint 10th lowest of 29

What Micro Four Thirds means in practice

A Micro Four Thirds sensor at 16.1MP doubles the effective focal length of any lens mounted on it, so telephoto reach comes cheaply in both size and money and wide-angle coverage costs more of both. It is the smallest of the three formats here, and the systems built around it are correspondingly compact.

Stabilisation and weather sealing

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor Type	Live MOS
Sensor Size	Micro Four Thirds
Image Processor	TruePic VI
Effective Resolution	16.1 MP
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)	200 – 25600
ISO Range (Extended)	100 – 25600
Mechanical Shutter	1/4000
Electronic Shutter	−
Flash Sync Speed	1/250
Built-in Flash	No

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting	9 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution	1080p
8K Recording	−
4K Recording	−
1080p Recording	Up to 60p
10-bit Internal	No
Recording Limit	29 min
Log Profiles	−
Built-in Mic	Stereo
Headphone Jack	No
Mic Input	No
HDMI Output	Micro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points	0
Contrast Detect Points	35
Low Light AF	-2 EV
Eye AF	No
Animal AF	No
Vehicle AF	No

Viewfinder

EVF Type	OLED
EVF Resolution	1.44M dots
EVF Magnification	0.74x

Monitor

LCD Size	3"
LCD Resolution	0.61M dots
LCD Type	Tilting
Touch Screen	Yes

Interface

Wi-Fi	−
Bluetooth	−
USB	Micro USB 2.0
Memory Card Slots	1x SD UHS-I
GPS	No

General

Price (MSRP)	$999
Body Material	Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions	121.1×89.6×43.6 mm
Weight	425g (15.0 oz)
Weather Sealed	Yes
In-Body Stabilization	Yes
Battery Life (EVF)	360 shots
Battery Life (LCD)	360 shots
Battery Type	BLN-1