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Model Name: | Olympus OM-D E-M5 |
Prices: | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | |
Successor: |
Olympus E-M5 II
E-M5 vs E-M5 II |
General | |
Model Number: | E-M5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No |
Retail Price: | $1299.99 |
Street Price: | $899.95 |
Date Available: | 2012-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes |
Weight: |
23.0 oz
(652 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.8 x
3.5 x
1.7 in. (122 x 89 x 43 mm) |
Waterproof: | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
Image Sensor | |
Sensor Type: | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.75 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 71 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 826 |
Image Capture | |
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, MPO, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.9 |
Video Capture | |
Can take movies: | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
HD Video Out: | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | |
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ Digital ED |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 100mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 12 - 50mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.20x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/6.3 - 22 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
50 cm 7.9 - 19.7 in |
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x |
Auto Focus | |
Auto Focus: | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 35-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder: | EVF / OLED |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 1.44M-dot, 1.15x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | No |
EVF Resolution: | 1,440,000 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.58x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.15x |
Display | |
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 614,000 dots (205,000 px) |
Touchscreen: | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
Selfie Screen: | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | |
Top Deck Display: | No |
Exposure | |
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 |
ISO Settings: | AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene select AE (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 Still), Art Filter, Underwater wide / macro |
Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
High Resolution Composite: | No |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash: | No |
Flash Modes: | 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) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Bundled FL-LM2 GN = 7m/ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
Image Storage | |
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I |
Other Memory: | |
Dual Card Slots: | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | |
Connectivity | |
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
NFC: | No |
Bluetooth: | No |
Built-In GPS: | No |
Microphone Jack: | No |
Headphone Jack: | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 |
Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, Accessory Port 2 |
Performance Timing | |
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.52 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.51 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 20 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.56 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 17 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.102 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.44 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.056 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode lag = 0.175 second |
Startup Time: | 1.1 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.3 seconds |
Power | |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
Battery Life, Video: | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLN-1 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No |
Software | |
Included Software: | Olympus Viewer 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | |
Miscellaneous | |
Notes & Features: | 3" tilting OLED monitor with Touchscreen panel, Hi-res EVF, 5-axis image stabilization, 9 fps burst, Full HD video. |
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