This compact digital camera embodies the spirit of the classic Olympus OM range of 35mm SLRs, however it offers the currently popular mirrorless technology that keeps it lightweight and extremely portable. The OM-D E-M5 features the Micro Four Thirds format with a 16-megapixel sensor and the ability to change lenses of different focal lengths for true SLR versatility.

The OM-D E-M5’s high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) features a 100% field-of-view coverage and 1.5x maximum magnification. It allows you to enlarge the focus point for precision focusing in all shooting situations, and can show you the effect of highlight and shadow control, white balance, exposure compensation, aspect ration and other settings. There is also a tilting 3" OLED touchscreen that delivers high-resolution images and makes it possible to focus on subjects, play back images and adjust exposure settings with your fingertips.

Other impressive features include 5-axis image stabilization that can compensate for vertical, horizontal and rotational camera shake, dust- and splash-proof construction, 9 fps high-speed sequential shooting and compatibility with the ever-expanding range of wide angle, macro, portrait and telephoto Micro Four Thirds M. Zuiko Digital lenses.

From the Manufacturer:

A new era in Micro Four Thirds technology is about to begin. The new, revolutionary mirrorless camera, the OM-D E-M5, has an exceptionally light and compact body. Its Electronic View Finder enables photographers to check exposure levels, white balance and preview Art Filter effects in real-time. When shooting, the photographer can instantly create a truly unique world and preserve it in exceptional quality. The world will be transformed from something you see to something you take part in.

The OM-D is a groundbreaking, new digital interchangeable lens camera perfect for people who want to take part, create, and share.

Features:

Intuitively Designed Electronic Viewfinder: The OM-D's new electronic viewfinder (EVF), with 120 fps refresh rate, features a high-resolution 1.44-million dot LCD, 100% field-of-view coverage, and 1.15x maximum magnification that let you totally immerse yourself in your subject, and actively control image creation. The EVF also enables you to enlarge the focus point for precision focusing in virtually any shooting situation, and can show you the effect of Highlight & Shadow Control, White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Aspect Ratio, and a host of other settings and advanced digital image processing functions right in the viewfinder. With improved precision and responsiveness that make it as easy to use as an optical viewfinder, the E-M5's advanced EVF gives you virtually unlimited creative control. Eye sensor technology automatically activates the EVF when you bring the camera to eye level.

Dust-proof & Splash-proof Construction: Trouble-free shooting in all environments is assured by our proven dust-proof and splash-proof technology. Multiple ring-shaped seals protect the camera from sand, dust, rain, and water spray, making it ideal for all kinds of outdoor shooting. What's more, the OM-D extends this protection to the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens, the bundled attachable flash unit, and the optional grip with power battery holder

Total Control: Two full size control dials in concert with dedicated function buttons allow fast setting changes on the fly. Adjust highlight and shadow, exposure, white balance, aspect ratio and more and preview the results instantly in the EVF or on the tilting 3” OLED touch screen.

All New Sensor: A new 16-megapixel Live MOS image sensor for rich tonal expression, increased dynamic range and support for a maximum 25,600 maximum ISO.

Image Processor: The TruePic VI image processor delivers superb color fidelity and the fast performance required for continuous still shooting and movie capture. The optimal balance of these three factors ensures the high resolution, sensitivity, and color accuracy you need to brilliantly capture the world around you.

5-Axis Image Stabilization: The E-M5 is equipped with the world's first 5-axis image stabilization system, and can compensate for vertical, horizontal, and rotational camera shake that conventional 2-axis systems of the past have been unable to handle. Built into the camera body to ensure effective stabilization with all lenses, its unique 5-axis design makes it particularly effective when taking high-magnification telephoto shots, macro close-ups, and long exposures. In addition, it can be activated by pressing the shutter button halfway, so you can also use it to stabilize the viewfinder image and obtain a crisp, clear view of your subject that makes it easy to frame and compose your shots.

Fast AF: The world's fastest AF system, FAST AF, has been made even faster and more accurate on the E-M5. Improved new 3D Tracking AF assures you won't miss the moment even when subjects move toward or away from you, and the new high-sensitivity image sensor ensures superior AF performance even in dim light.

9 fps High-Speed Sequential Shooting: Thanks to the new 16-megapixel Live MOS image sensor's high-speed read-out performance, the E-M5 offers maximum sequential shooting at 9 fps, making it easy to capture sports action or fast-moving subjects such as pets, kids and wildlife. In addition, a compact new high-speed shutter mechanism enables the E-M5 to offer this performance without compromising the handling advantages of a light and compact body.

Tilting 3-inch OLED Touchscreen: In addition to offering dial and button controls, the E-M5 is the first Olympus camera to feature a tilting touchscreen monitor for intuitive fingertip operation. The 3-inch OLED touchscreen delivers high-resolution images of your subject with rich color reproduction. It also responds instantly to your touch with fast operation that makes it easy to focus on subjects, play back images, and adjust settings such as exposure and white balance.

In-Camera Art Filters: 11 Art Filters that can be applied to both still photos and HD movies right in the camera. Apply these filters instantly while shooting or apply post capture. Combine Art Filter effects for custom variations. Apply frames for even more creative control.

Multiple Exposure: Unleash your imagination by combining JPEG frames with overlay preview to produce your own unique vision. Additional RAW frames can be overlaid in the playback edit mode for nearly unlimited possibilities.

Multi-Aspect Shooting: Choose from 5 different Aspect ratios while shooting to get the special compositional effect your photo deserves traditional 4:3 and 3:2, 16:9 for cinematic effect or 6:6 that emulates the medium format look.

Product type: Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera

Memory: SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible, Eye-Fi Card compatible

Sensor size: 17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)

Sensor Type: 4/3 Live MOS Sensor

Number of pixels / Aspect ratio: Number of effective pixels : 16.1 million pixels Total number of pixels: Approx. 16.9 million pixels Aspect ratio : 1.33 (4:3)

Dust reduction Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)

Filter array: Primary color filter (RGB)

Recording format: DCF, DPOF compatible / EXIF, PRINT Image Matching III, MPO compatible

File format: RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO(3D still)

Recording image size:

[RAW] 4608 x 3456 pixels

[JPEG] 4608 x 3456 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels

File sizes
RAW: 4608(H)x3456(V) (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 17MB
Set1(LF): 4608(H)x3456(V) (1/4 compressed) Approx. 7.5MB
Set2(LN): 4608(H)x3456(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 3.5MB
Set3(MN): 2560(H)x1920(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB
Set4(SN): 1024(H)x768(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB

IS SYSTEMS:

Type: Built-in (Image sensor shift type for movie & still, 5-axis image stabilization)

Modes: 3 modes (IS1, IS2, IS3), OFF

Focal length setting: Available

Manual Function:
Input focal length 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 48, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 105, 120, 135, 150, 180, 200, 210, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000

Effective compensation range: maximum 5 EV steps

Shutter speed range: 60 - 1/4000 sec. (Not available when Bulb is selected)

Electronic Viewfinder

Eye Level Finder type: Eye-level electronic viewfinder, approx. 1.44M
Eye point / Diopter adjustment range: Approx. 100% / Approx. 0.92x - 1.15x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, Infinity) Approx. 18mm (-1m-1, Distance from rear lens surface) / -4 ~ +2m-1

Preview: Available with Live Preview function button [custom function]

Level Gauge: 2-axis level gauge; horizontal /vertical

Finder Style: Selectable from 3 types

Brightness / Color temperature control: ±7 levels / ±7 levels

EyeCup Removable, Optional eyecup EP-11 is available.

LCD MONITOR

Live view: 100% field of view, Exposure compensation preview, WB adjustment preview, Gradation auto preview, Face detection preview (up to 8 faces), Grid line, Histogram, Magnification display (x5/x7/x10/x14) OFF

Grid/ Monitor Display Types: Normal Mode, Grid Line Mode(4 types), Histogram Mode, Magnified View Mode, OFF

Magnification Ratio: x5, x7, x10 (Default), x14

Monitor information: Aperture value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode, Battery Check, Myset, Internal Temperature Warning, Face / Eye Detection, Histogram, Number of storable still pictures, Record mode, ISO, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, White Balance, Metering Mode, AF confirmation mark, Exposure Compensation Value, Spot metering Area
Flash Mode, Flash Status, Flash intensity Control, Super FP
Focusing length, Tone control, Eye-Fi condition

Display of Face Detection: Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed.

Monitor Specs: 3.0-inch tilting OLED monitor Approx. 610k dots, Touch control in electrostatic capacitance Type

Touch control: Touch shutter release, Touch enlargement, Touch Live Guide, AF area selection, AF area enlargement, Frame advance/backward, Enlargement playback, Touch Super Control Panel

Tilting angle: Upward tilting angle : up to 80 degrees / Downward tilting angle : up to 50 degrees

Brightness / Color temperature: control ±2 levels / ±3 levels

Color tone select: Vivid / Natural

AF System

AF Type: High-speed imager AF

Focus modes: Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR)

Full-time AF: Available

Maginified frame AF:

Selectable from over 800 AF points
Enlarged view check by magnify button
Magnification x5, x7, x10(Default), x14 selectable

Face detection AF / Eye detection AF: Available / Available
Eye Detection AF mode : OFF / Nearer-eye priority / Right-eye priority / Left-eye priority

Focusing point / Focusing point selection: 35-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target

AF illuminator: Yes

Manual focus assist: Live view image is magnified when the focus ring is rotated. (at S-AF+MF or MF mode)

AF tracking: Yes

TTL Image sensor metering: Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control

Metering range: EV 0 - 20 (at normal temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)

Exposure modes: i Auto, P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed), A: Aperture priority AE, S: Shutter priority AE, M: Manual, Bulb, Time, Scene select AE, Art Filter, Underwater wide / macro Selectable from menu as a function on Fn-1/Rec button

Scene Select AE Modes: Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D

ISO sensitivity: AUTO: ISO 200 - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable

Exposure compensation: ±3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable

AE lock: Locked at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn1/Rec button)

Metering standard value adjustment: 1/6 EV step, +/- 1EV range

White Balance

White Balance Modes: Auto WB, 7 Presets 2 One-Touch Settings, Custom by Kelvin Scale

White Balance Compensation: +/-7 steps in each Amber-Blue/Green-Magenta axis

White Balance Presets:

Sunny(5300K)
Shadow(7500K)
Cloudy(6000K)
Incandescent(3000K)
Fluorescent(4000K)
Underwater
WB Flash(5500K)

Shutter System

Type: Computerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed: 1/4000 - 60 sec. (1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.)
Bulb: default setting 8min. (1/2/4/8/15/20/25/30 min. selectable.)

Flash System: Flash intensity control method TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL

Built-in flash: No

Bundled flash: (FL-LM2) TTL flash, GN=10 (ISO200?m) / GN=7(ISO100?m)

Flash mode: Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual?1/1?FULL??1/64?

Synchronization speed: 1/250sec. or less (using the bundled flash)
FL-50R: 1/180 sec., Exept FL-50R: 1/200 sec., Super FP: 1/125-1/4000 sec.

Flash intensity control: Up to ±3 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps selectable

Compatible external flash: FL-50/FL-50R, FL-36/FL-36R, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R, FL-600R

Color Temperature: 5500±400°K

Compatible wireless external flash: FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-300R, FL600R

Control method: Triggered and controlled by bundled flash (FL-LM2)
(Olympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible)

Channel No.: 4 channels

Group Number: 4 groups (External flash 3 groups + a bundled flash)

Drive

Drive mode: Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer

Sequential shooting maximum speed: [Sequential shooting H mode] 9.0 fps
[Sequential shooting L mode] 3.5 fps / 4.2fps in case of "I.S. OFF".

Max. recordable pictures on sequential shooting: [RAW] Max. 17 frames (in seq. shooting L), Max. 11 frames (in seq. shooting H)
[JPEG] Up to full extent of data strage capacity (in seq. shooting L),
Max. 17 frames ( in seq. shooting H)
(with TOSHIBA SDHC UHS-I card R95-W80 8GB model, under Olympus test standard)

Self-timer: Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)

Wireless remote control: Not Available

Bracketing

Exposure bracketing: 2, 3 or 5 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 0.3/0.7EV steps selectable

White balance bracketing: 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.

Flash bracketing: 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable

Art Filter bracketing: i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters selectable

Art Filter

Mode (Variation / Effect):

 Pop Art (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.)
Soft Focus ( - / c.e.)
Pale & Light Color (I, II / a.b.c.d.)
Light Tone ( - / d.)
Grainy Film (I, II / b.c.d.)
Pin Hole (I, II, III / d.)
Diorama ( - / d.)
Cross Proscess (I, II / b.c.d.)
Gentle Sepia ( - / a.b.c.d.)
Dramatic Tone (I, II / b.c.d.e.)
Key Line (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.)

Art Effect:

a. Soft Focus Effect
b. Pin-Hole Effect
c. White Edge Effect
d. Frame Effect
e. Star Light Effect

Movie

Recording format: MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) , AVI(Motion JPEG)

Movie Mode:

MOV:MPEG-4AVC/H.264 ??AVI?Motion JPEG?
[MOV]
Full HD: 1920(H)x1080(V), 59.94i Recording
20Mbps?Fine) *4 / 17Mbps?Normal)  : Aspect 16:9
HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 59.94i Recording,
13Mbps?Fine) / 10Mbps?Normal): Aspect 16:9

[AVI Motion JPEG]
HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps, Aspect 16:9
SD: 640(H)x480(V), 30fps, Aspect 4:3

Maximum Recording Times:

Full HD : Approx. 29min(Fine) / Approx. 22min(Normal)
HD : Approx. 29min(Fine) / Approx. 29min(Normal)

Effects Movie Effect : One shot echo / Multi echo
Art Filter Movie, Aperture priority Movie, Shutter Priority Movie, Manual Shooting Movie

IS for Movie: Built in (Image sensor shift type image stabilization)
IS1. mode only

AE Lock: Avarable

Exposure control (Movie): P: Program AE, A: Aperture priority AE, S: Shutter speed priority AE, M: Manual, Art Filter

Compression ratio: Motion-JPEG Format : 1/12(HD), 1/8(SD)

File size: MOV Format : Max 4GB
Motion-JPEG Format : Max 2GB

Recording format: Wave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz)

Micophone/Speaker: Stereo/Mono

Microphone function: Wind Noise Reduction, Recording Volume
Audio dubbing possible for still pictures (up to 30 sec.)

Color matrix: sRGB, Adobe RGB

Mode: i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters

Gradation: Auto, Normal, High Key, LowKey [except fot Art Flters]

Adjustment parameter: 4 levels (Auto, Normal, High key, Low key)

Filter effect (B&W filter): Neutral, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green for Monotone

Picture tone: Neutral, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green for Monotone

Noise Reduction: At High ISO setting Off, Low, Standard, High

At Slow shutter speed: Off, On, Auto
On : effective when shutter speed is slower than 1 sec.
Auto : effective when shutter speed is slower than 4 sec. (at ISO 200 or higher) or 8 sec. (at lower than ISO200)

Multiple Exposure

Number of picture / Function: 2 frames / Auto gain, Exposing on Recorded picture(RAW)

Aspect Ratio

Aspect Ratio: 4:3(Default) / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 3:4

Post Processing:
RAW: Aspect ratio is recorded as Exif data, JPEG: JPEG image is produced based on the aspect ratio

Level Gauge Detection: 2-axis

Digital Teleconverter Magnification: x2

Playback Functions:

Playback mode: Single-frame, Information display, Index display (4/9/25/100 frames), Calendar, Enlargement (2x - 14x), Movie (with sound, FF/REW/Pause), Picture rotation (auto), Slideshow (with BGM/BGM+Sound/Sound)

Information display: Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF

Menus

Languages: 34 languages selectable :
- English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai

Reset and custom settings (My mode): 4 settings recordable

Image Editing

Editing function: RAW development, Gradation auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation, Resize (1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), Trimming, Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Ovarlay, Postrecording

RAW picture editing: RAW development based on settings of the camera(including Art Filter)

JPEG editing: Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Cropping, Aspect, Black&White, Sepia, Saturation, Resize, e-portrait

Image Overlay: Up to 3 RAW images

Erasing function: Single frame, All, Selected frames (from Index)

Protect function: Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)

Printing

Print function: Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)

Input / Output

USB/AV/Remote controller connector: Dedicated multi-connector [USB: USB2.0 High Speed, Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 can be used.]

HDMI connector: Micro HDMI (Type-D)

Flash attachment: Hot shoe
Accessory Port 2: Dedicated multi-connector [Available for VF-2/VF-3, SEMA-1, MAL-1 and PP-1.]

PC interface: USB 2.0 High Speed

TV interface: HDMI (HD/Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound)

DC-in - [Optional Power Battery Holder HLD-6 has DC-IN jack for AC-3.]

Power Requirements

Battery: BLN-1 Li-ion battery (included)

Power battery holder: (Option) Power Battery Holder HLD-6

AC adaptor: (Option) AC adapter AC-3

Sleep mode: Available (1/3/5 min. off selectable)

Number of recordable pictures: Approx. 360 shots [IS ON, CIPA test standard]
(with BLN-1 and TOSHIBA super high-speed Class 6 SDHC 4GB card)

Weights / Dimensions

Dimensions: 4.8 inch (W) x 3.5 inch (H) x 1.7 inch (D) [CIPA guideline compliant, excluding protrusions]

Weight: Approx. 15 ounces [CIPA guideline compliant, with BLN-1 battery and Memory card] Approx. 13 ounces [body only]

Operating Environment

Temperature: 32 ~ +104 (operation) / -4 ~ +140 (storage) Farhenheit

Humidity: 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)

Dust & Splashproof