Olympus OM-D E-M5 Premium Black
Its 5-axis in-body image stabilization and 373g body weight make it a remarkably steady and portable platform for handheld shooting. The 3-inch tilting OLED touchscreen and classic weather-sealed build offer direct control and durability uncommon at its size. This camera is best for stills-focused travel photographers who prioritize stabilization and compactness over modern video capabilities.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 16MP micro-four-thirds
IBIS Yes
Weight 373 g
12 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (2th percentile)
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)
- Below average sensor (11th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (15th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
45/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 373 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | 31.1 | 34.1 | 17.9 | 27 | 19.4 | 10.5 | 44.7 | 81.3 | 1.5 | 14.8 | 7.9 | 69.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94.4 | 92.6 | 88.9 | 56.7 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 93 | 92.9 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.1 | 98.8 | 66.4 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 63.9 | 92.9 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.4 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 95.1 | 98 | 96.6 | 81.3 | 83.4 | 92.9 | 92 | 93.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89 | 87.7 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.8 | 62.8 | 97.1 | 81.3 | 97.7 | 92.9 | 92 | 83 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 82.2 | 86.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 97.2 | 54.3 | 88.7 | 81.3 | 93 | 92.9 | 77.8 | 95.9 |
Usage Scores
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