Olympus E-M5 Sample Pictures at Different ISO

Click this link for sample picture of E-M5 from ISO 200 to 25600.

(Source:m43blog.com)

Why Micro 4/3 Mirroless Interchangeable Lens Camera?

A photographer explains why switching from DSLR to Micro 4/3 system.  Click here to read the article.

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Olympus E-PM2 (Rumors)

Olympus OM-D E-M5 
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Olympus New Micro 4/3 Digital Camera E-PL5
OM-D has the Higher Sensor Score Among Micro 4/3 Digital Camera
E-PL5 Image Quality is Better Than E-M5
Panasonic GX1
Panasonic GX2
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E-PL5 Image Quality is Better Than E-M5

E-PL5 and E-M5 use the same sensor but according to the test in the web.  E-PL5 has better noise control than E-M5. E-Pl5 is better (at Low ISO) than the DR measured for the E-M5. The E-M5 is still better on High ISO but there is 1 EV difference in favour of the E-PL5 at ISO 200 and ISO 400.

(Source:http://xjrumo.com; 43rumors.com)

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Olympus New Micro 4/3 Digital Camera E-PL5

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Which Olympus Mirco 4/3 Popular Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera should you select?

Introduction

Olympus and Panasonic are the first two manufacturers announced the Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) standard in 2008 and then follow by Sony.  Olympus and Panasonic called its standard  micro four third system (MFT). MFT shares the original image sensor size and specification with the Four Thirds system, designed for DSLRs.  Sony introduced its own MILC in May 2010.  The objectives of this blog is to introduce and identify the related information from the web of the recent  MILC models made by Olympus, Panasonic and Sony.  Here are the information I collect for your decision:

Olympus (Micro 4/3)

The current Olympus micro 4/3 camera includes:

1. OM-D E-M5
2. E-P3
3. E-PL3
4. E-MP1

OM-D E-M5 (My blog has already a post about  E-PM1, please click here for details) is the newest model which was announced at start of 2012. The OM–D's mirrorless design has a compact and lightweight body with dust-proof and splash-proof technology. Photographyblog reviewed the OM-D digital camera and gives a good rating of "Essential" (Click here to see the review)
     

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera

   

E-P3  (My blog has already a post about E-PM1, please click here for details) mirrorless interchangeable lens camera  is the most expensive PEN micro 4/3 camera, which has OLED touch screen for setting. The new FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System is able to focus fast with 35 separate focus points. The AF Tracking function can locks your subject into focus and continuously adjusts focus and brightness even if the subject disappears from view momentarily. The new 12.3MP LIVE MOS SENSOR sensors improve the sensitivity and read-out speed ensuring ISO 12,800 shooting and Full HD movie recording possible. Dust Reduction System assures spot-free images, even after changing lenses. The built in stabilization device assures the reduction of horizontal and vertical shaking.  Built in flash is in place.  Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia and Dramatic Tone are the art filters for creativity of photography.

Olympus E-P3 Digital Camera

E-PL3 (My blog has already a post of  E-PM1, please click here for details)  mirrorless interchangeable lens camera is like E-P3 but it comes with a tilt LCD screen and has no touch screen.  It is much cheaper than E-P3.

Olympus E-PL3 Digital Camera

  E-PL3 and E-P3 Comparison

Photographyblog rated E-P3 as "Recommended" (Click here to read the review)


E-PM1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (My blog has already a post about E-PM1, please click here for detail) is the cheapest micro 4/3 camera offered, which is worth to consider for its price and multiple functions.

Olympus E-PM1

Photographyblog rated this camera as " Highly Recommended" (Click here to see the review).  See the hands on review below:

It is nice to own small sensor/large aperture compact camera like Panasonic LX5 or LX7 or Sony RX100, but for myself I would own the E-PM1. E-PM1 has larger sensor than the compact camera and can change  lens. Beside the Panasonic LX5/LX7 and Sony RX100 costs more than E-PM1 with a small sensor.  Getting a E-PM1 with the kit lens plus a Panasonic 20mm F1.7 pancake lens may be the same price of getting the Sony RX100 and Panasonic LX7/LX5 when E-PM1 is on sale.  By the way, E-PM1 is on sale most of the time.

 

In short:  

Among the four Olympus micro 4/3 camera, I would buy the E-PM1 if on tied budget.  I would definitely go for the OM-D E-M5 if money is not a challenge without consideration of E-PL3 or E-P3. The price difference of buying OM-D comparing to E-P3 and E-PL3 is about a few hundred Canadian dollars.  It is worthy to pay more to buy the OM-D E-M5 for its extra capabilities especially the electronic view finder.

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Olympus OM-D EM-5 Mirrorless Mirco 4/3 Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION

Olympus OM-D E-M5 micro 4/3 digital camera was announced at start of 2012. The OM–D's mirrorless design has a compact and lightweight body with dust-proof and splash-proof technology. The styling of the camera is based of the OM film camera developed in 1970's by Olympus. the built in Electronic View Finder (EVF) system enables photographers to check exposure levels, white balance and preview Art Filter effects in real-time. The new  M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ lens is also dust-proof and splash-proof. It has a new 16-megapixel Live MOS image sensor for a maximum 25,600 ISO. The E-M5 is equipped with 5 axis image stabilization system which compensates for vertical, horizontal, and rotational camera shake.  It has a 3 inches titling touch screen OLED to control the camera setting, focus and play back pictures.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro 4/3 Digital Camera

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro 4/3 Digital Camera

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro 4/3 Digital Camera Tilting OLED Touch Screen

FEATURES:
Image Sensor: 16.05 million effective pixels.
Metering : Digital ESP, centre-weighted, spot, spot highlight and shadow control.
Lens Mount : Micro Four Thirds mount.
Exposure Modes : iAuto, Program AE, shutter and aperture priority, manual.
Effective Sensor Size : 17.3x13mm Live MOS.
35 SLR Lens Factor : 2x.
Shutter Speed : 60 to 1/4000 second, Time and Bulb. Flash sync: 1/250 sec.
Continuous Shooting : Up to 9 fps.
Memory : SD/SDHC/SDXC, Eye-Fi cards.
Image Sizes (pixels) : Stills: 4608×3456 to 640×480.
Movies : 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×480.
Viewfinder : Turret 18mm (1.44 million); 7.6cm LCD screen (610,000).
File Formats : JPEG, RAW, JPEG+RAW, MPEG4.
Colour Space : sRGB, Adobe RGB.
ISO Sensitivity : Auto, 200 to 25,600.
Interface : USB 2.0, HDMI mini, xxx.
Power : Rechargeable lithium ion battery, DC input.
Dimensions : 121×89.6×41.9 WHDmm.
Weight : 425 g (inc battery and card).

OM-D EM-5 Digital Camera Commercial

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Language in Japanese

OM-D EM-5 Digital Camera Hands On Review

CONCLUSION FROM PHOTOGRAPHYBLOG
Photographyblog reviewed the OM-D digital camera  with rating of "Essential".

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	5
Features	4.5
Ease-of-use	5
Image Quality	5
Value for money	4.5