Unlike Panasonic, Olympus Company reacted to the release of mirrorless cameras standard Micro 4/3 is quite conservative. If Panasonic released almost immediately advanced model, Lumix GH1, a year which has been updated to GH2, then Olympus has long produced only a relatively compact camera line of Pen, a “top-end” segment was represented only mirror devices (or more precisely, one unit – E-5 .) Olympus OM-D E-M5 is completely changes the situation.

Release of E-M5, Olympus launched a new line, called OM-Digital (hence the designation of OM-D). This line, in contrast to the compact Pen’ov, will include a full-featured camera, the target audience who are power users. That is why the OM-D was built, and the viewfinder, and ingress protection, the existence of which had previously been the privilege of older models of SLR cameras. Nonrandom, and the index model (E-M5): Manufacturer clearly alludes to the fact that we face an analogue SLR flagship E-5, only more compact. Indeed, comparison of the technical characteristics of the two units suggests that the E-M5 gives way to E-5 only the minimum shutter speed (1/4000 vs. 1/8000).

::: Specifications Olympus OM-D E-M5 :::

Resolution: 16 MP.
The matrix size: 17,3 x13 mm (standard 4/3).
Technology, the manufacturer of the matrix: LiveMOS, Panasonic.
The system of dust removal: Yes, ultrasound.
Image stabilization: Yes, due to the shift matrix.
Autofocus: Contrast AF, the ability to select the focus area, autofocus simulation phase for compatibility with the optics of 4/3.
Shutter speed range: 1/4000-60 s, flash sync speed 1/250 sec.
Built-in Flash: None.
Exposure Compensation: ± 5 EV (1/3 steps).
Metering: ESP (matrix), center-weighted, Spot.
Supported Lenses: Lens Micro 4/3 lenses 4/3 (via a special adapter).
Burst Mode: Up to 9 c / s.
Storage: Memory Card SD / SDHC.
File formats: JPEG, RAW (ORF), RAW + JPEG.
Display: 3 inch, OLED, 640×480 pixels (610 thousand pixels).
Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder resolution of 800×600 pixels (1.44 million pixels).
Power: Lithium-Ion Battery BLN-1 (1220 mAh).
Dimensions and weight: 122x89x43 mm, 425 grams.