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Testseek.com have collected 169 expert reviews of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus OM-D E-M5.
Award: Most Awarded April 2012
April 2012
 
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169 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • 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.
  • Very good image quality
  • Stacks of functions and filters
  • Good video mode
  • Built-in EVF
  • Excellent viewfinder
  • Tilting touchscreen
  • Customisable dials and buttons
  • High image quality at low ISOs
  • New art filters
  • Outstanding image quality
  • Highly customisable feature set
  • Weather resistant body
  • Fast autofocus and burst mode
  • Stunning photos
  • Fantastic image stabilisation
  • Weather resistant
  • A dust-and-weather-sealed design distinguishes the Olympus OM-D E-M5 from the rest of the interchangeable-lens crowd
  • And its class-leading performance doesn't hurt
  • Either. Plus
  • It's got an interesting
  • Relatively streamlined shooting design
  • 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

The editors didn't like

  • There is a constant low level whirring noise – like a tiny fan – from the image stabiliser. We could do without that
  • Lots of menus
  • Can be daunting to use
  • Some buttons are too small and uncomfortable
  • Hinged screen not useful for self portraits
  • Plastic unresponsive buttons
  • No inbuilt flash
  • Odd (sound) emitted
  • Menu system can be daunting
  • No built-in mic adapter
  • $1199 (body only)
  • $1299 (with 14-42mm lens)
  • $1499 (with 14-42mm & 40-150mm lenses)
  • Small
  • Squishy buttons
  • Potentially daunting menu
  • The photo quality is solid
  • But not outstanding
  • Especially if you shoot only JPEG
  • No built-in flash
  • Tilted touchscreen needs more angles

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  Published: 2012-05-24, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au

  • 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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  Published: 2012-05-23, review by: smh.com.au

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2012-05-17, review by: photoreview.com.au

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2012-05-17, review by: cnet.com.au

  • A dust-and-weather-sealed design distinguishes the Olympus OM-D E-M5 from the rest of the interchangeable-lens crowd, and its class-leading performance doesn't hurt, either. Plus, it's got an interesting, relatively streamlined shooting design
  • The photo quality is solid, but not outstanding, especially if you shoot only JPEG
  • Can a classic camera inspire a digital masterpiece? In the case of the Olympus OM-D the answer is yes, with updates to its feature set and a snappy performance....

 
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  Published: 2012-04-13, review by: techradar.com/au/

  • 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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  Published: 2022-09-02, Author: Ivo , review by: camerastuffreview.com

  • ProsBuilt in image stabilization Most brands have image stabilization built into the lens. Disadvantage of that choice is that it makes a lens more expensive and you do not have image stabilization available to you when using lenses without built-in image...

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  Published: 2013-11-24, review by: dpreview.com

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2013-01-28, review by: ubergizmo.com

  • 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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  Published: 2012-09-07, review by: g4tv.com

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2012-07-19, review by: slashgear.com

  • 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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