Olympus E-5

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Olympus E-5
Are you planning to get the Olympus E-5 Digital Camera? Then, check out the offers from top online retailers and compare prices. We also provide expert reviews and detailed product information on the Olympus E-5. The zoom functionalities of this camera help capture every picture with precision and give you true-to-life picture clarity. The Olympus E- ... View more
  • Storage media:SDHC
  • Sensor resolution:12Megapixels
  • Weight:800g
Olympus E-5 reviews
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  • 7.6 out of 10
  • 5 extracts of expert reviews

    Expert Reviews

    • alaTest.co.uk

      9 out of 10

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 112 reviews of Olympus E-5 from international magazines and websites.

    Conclusion: The average review rating is 8.65/10. Comparing these reviews to 125930 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 82/100 (or 8.2 out of 10) = Very Good Quality.

    • macworld.com.au

      8 out of 10

    Summary: There hasn't been much activity on the digital SLR front from Olympus since they released the E-30 in 2009. Now at last comes their new flagship camera, the E-5. It has a weather-resistant magnesium body that feels solid in the hands and the same...

    Conclusion: Even though many of its core specifications seem conservative compared to other top-rated DSLRs, the E-5 does what a serious DSLR is supposed to: it takes good pictures. Photographers with older Olympus consumer four/thirds bodies will enjoy the...

    Pro : Full environmental seals; fast autofocus; great image quality; tilt/shift screen with Live view

    Cons : Menus are too complex; control layout a little cumbersome; lacks customisability

    • macworld.co.uk

      8 out of 10

    Summary: A worthy upgrade if you already own an Olympus but not without its flaws

    Conclusion: There hasn't been much activity on the digital SLR front from Olympus since they released the E-30 in 2009. Now at last comes their new flagship camera, the E-5. It has a weather-resistant magnesium body that feels solid in the hands and the same...

    • tipa.com

      0 out of 10

    Summary: Pour un prix très raisonnable, l'Olympus E-5 présente des atouts que l'on ne trouve habituellement que sur des reflex professionnels : étanchéité totale à l'humidité, fonctions complètes, excellente réactivité, viseur à couverture 100%, bon contrôle du...

    • techradar.com

      6 out of 10

    Summary: Does this DSLR have enough to tempt Four Thirds photographers?

    Pro : Good icture quality at low sensitivity ; Fast and accurate autofocus ; Customisable controls

    Cons : Smaller than normal sensor ; Still quite large considering small sensor ; Autofocus lacks some high-end features ; Stee rice in comarison to cometition

Technical Details

General

  • Brand Olympus
  • Camera type Digital SLR

Main Features

  • Sensor resolution 12Megapixels
  • Optical sensor LiveMOS
  • Light sensitivity ISO 6400
  • Image Stabilizer With Image Stabilizer
  • Video capture With Video capture
  • Video capture format AVI
  • Still image format JPEG
  • Max image resolution 4032x3024
  • Video resolution 1280x720
  • Video quality 30fps

Display

  • LCD screen size 3''

Memory / Storage

  • Storage media SDHC, SDXC

Camera Flash

  • Flash type Pop Up Flash
  • Red eye reduction With Red-eye reduction

Lens System

  • Focus adjustment Automatic focus
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Dimensions & Weight

  • Width 14.2cm
  • Depth 7.4cm
  • Height 11.6cm
  • Weight 800g

Connections

  • Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI Minijack
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Battery

  • Battery type Lithium Ion

Other

  • Category Digital Camera
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