At A Glance

The Olympus E-5 is best suited for photographers with existing Olympus lenses who want a rugged, dependable DSLR body with a broad, creative feature set.

Manufacturer’s Description

Built on our revolutionary E-System technology, the new Olympus E-5 adds powerful new features that let you do more than ever before. Designed to maximize the award-winning performance of Zuiko Digital lenses, the E-5 achieves the highest image quality of any Olympus camera-with astonishing detail, blazing speed, and true-to-life color. New options like user control in Art Filters and 720p HD Video give you more freedom to explore creative effects. And with its weatherproof design, the rugged E-5 can go anywhere.

The Specs

Display
Display size 3.0 inches
Viewfinder Optical
Touchscreen 0
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • HDMI
  • USB
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 5.6 inches
Depth 2.9 inches
Height 4.6 inches
Weight 1.96875 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 12.0 mm
Minimum aperture 2.8
Maximum aperture 4.0
Lens mount Four-Thirds Mount
Focus features
  • Manual Focus
  • Spot Focus
Storage Media
Compact flash Yes
SD card
  • SD Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
  • SDXC Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Fair
Color Good
Sharpness Very Good
Distortion Very Good
Video Quality Good
Video Sound Quality Good