Olympus's groundbreaking weather-sealed MFT camera — the first OM-D with 5-axis IBIS that changed everything.
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 launched in 2012 as a watershed moment for Micro Four Thirds — the first camera with 5-axis in-body stabilisation in a weather-sealed retro SLR-style body. It proved that MFT could be a serious system for enthusiast photographers.
The 16.1MP Live MOS sensor delivers good image quality. The 5-axis IBIS was revolutionary — no other camera offered this level of stabilisation. 35-point contrast-detect AF. 9fps burst. Full HD 1080p video. The stabilisation transformed handheld shooting for everyone.
Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body at 425g. 3-inch tilting OLED touchscreen. 1.44M-dot EVF. Built-in flash. WiFi via optional module. Single SD card slot. Retro OM-series styling that defined the OM-D line's aesthetic.
Available used very cheaply — outstanding value for a weather-sealed stabilised camera. The E-M5 II and III improved significantly. The 5-axis IBIS that debuted here became the foundation for all subsequent Olympus/OM cameras. A historically important camera.