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.
April 2012
(85%)
169 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
164 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Dedicated electronic viewfinder
Great ergonomics
Beautiful image quality
Impressive low light performance
It has a compact body and is fully weather sealed
Crisp LCD EVF
Articulating rear display
Sharp kit lens
Very good image quality
Even at high ISO
Good level of direct control despite small body
Fast autofocus
Bright
Punchy JPEGs make the most of
The editors didn't like
Expensive
External flash
Lacks a standard mic input
Focus tracking distinctly unreliable
Several useful features hidden in obscure and confusinglynamed menu options
No warning given that focus is locked during highspeed shooting
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
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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...
Abstract: 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, ...
Published: 2015-06-08, Author: tan , review by: thestar.com.my
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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
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 ...
Abstract: THE OM-D E-M5 is the digital edition of the 35mm SLR Olympus OM series which came out in the 1970s.This mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera has six notable features:A dust- and splash-proof body, which is a first for mirrorless cameras. A five-axis image-...
