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Olympus OM-D E-M5

The 2012 camera that started the OM-D line: a dust- and splash-proof 16 MP Micro Four Thirds body with 5-axis in-body stabilisation, a tilting OLED touch screen, 9 fps bursts and a clip-on flash in the box.

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What fits the Olympus OM-D E-M5

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Battery BLN-1 360 shots per charge (CIPA) From £39.99 · Hähnel HL-ON1 Battery for Olympus BLN-1 Every BLN-1 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Micro Four Thirds lenses: 46mm1862mm1858mm1477mm1067mm972mm952mm649mm5 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2012
Sensor
16.1MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution
16.1 MP
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
121.9 × 88.9 × 43.2mm
Weight
425g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF, 35 areas, face and eye detection
Stabilisation
5-axis in-body stabilisation
Burst Rate
9fps
Battery Life
~360 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080/60i
Viewfinder
EVF, 1.44M dots
Screen
3.0" tilting OLED touch screen, 610k dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
USB 2.0 multi-connector, micro HDMI, hot shoe, Accessory Port 2
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Micro Four Thirds
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
360 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
122 × 89 × 43mm
Weight (Grams)
425g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face, Eye
Max Burst Rate
9.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes
Maximum Native ISO
25600
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Micro

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133 lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds mount.

25mm f/2
TTArtisan
25mm f/2
From £69
35mm f/1.4
TTArtisan
35mm f/1.4
From £89
Body Cap Lens 9mm f/8 Fisheye
OM System
Body Cap Lens 9mm f/8 Fisheye
From £89
50mm f/1.2
TTArtisan
50mm f/1.2
From £99
40mm f/2.8 Macro
TTArtisan
40mm f/2.8 Macro
From £119
23mm f/1.4
TTArtisan
23mm f/1.4
From £129
17mm f/1.4
TTArtisan
17mm f/1.4
From £139
7.5mm f/2 Fisheye
TTArtisan
7.5mm f/2 Fisheye
From £149
G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH
From £149
10mm f/2 ASPH
TTArtisan
10mm f/2 ASPH
From £179
G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
Lumix
G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
From £179
Twist 28mm f/3.5
Lensbaby
Twist 28mm f/3.5
From £204
M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8
From £299
Spark 2.0 50mm f/2.5
Lensbaby
Spark 2.0 50mm f/2.5
From £199
17mm f/1.8 MFT
Laowa
17mm f/1.8 MFT
From £209
50mm f/0.95
TTArtisan
50mm f/0.95
From £229
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
OM System
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
From £249
4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye
Laowa
4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye
From £199
G Vario 35-100mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
Lumix
G Vario 35-100mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
From £279
G Macro 30mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
Lumix
G Macro 30mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
From £279
30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sigma
30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
From £319
G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Power OIS
From £319
M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III
OM System
M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III
From £349
M.Zuiko 30mm f/3.5 Macro
OM System
M.Zuiko 30mm f/3.5 Macro
From £349
G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
From £349
G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
From £329
Night Walker 16mm T1.2 S35
Sirui
Night Walker 16mm T1.2 S35
From £379
M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
OM System
M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
From £349
16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sigma
16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
From £389
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II
From £399
G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
From £399
4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
Laowa
4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
From £409
56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sigma
56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
From £419
50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Laowa
50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
From £429
Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO
Laowa
Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO
From £429
17mm T1.9 MFT Cine
Laowa
17mm T1.9 MFT Cine
From £439
Velvet 85mm f/1.8
Lensbaby
Velvet 85mm f/1.8
From £449
M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro
OM System
M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro
From £449
Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH
From £439
Velvet 56mm f/1.6
Lensbaby
Velvet 56mm f/1.6
Used from £248
7.5mm f/2
Laowa
7.5mm f/2
From £459
7.5mm f/2 Lightweight
Laowa
7.5mm f/2 Lightweight
From £459
7.5mm f/2 Auto Aperture
Laowa
7.5mm f/2 Auto Aperture
From £479
9mm f/2.8 Zero-D
Laowa
9mm f/2.8 Zero-D
From £479
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II
From £479
G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS
Lumix
G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS
From £489
Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH
From £499
Argus 18mm f/0.95 MFT APO
Laowa
Argus 18mm f/0.95 MFT APO
From £519
90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Laowa
90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
From £539
6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT
Laowa
6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT
From £449
M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
From £274
Velvet 28mm f/2.5
Lensbaby
Velvet 28mm f/2.5
From £549
M.Zuiko 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
From £549
24mm f/2.8 1.33x Anamorphic
Sirui
24mm f/2.8 1.33x Anamorphic
From £559
Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH
From £569
50mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine
Laowa
50mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine
From £599
10mm T2.1 Zero-D Cine
Laowa
10mm T2.1 Zero-D Cine
From £599
G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS
From £619
M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II
From £649
M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO
From £649
Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
From £587
M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO
From £699
G Fisheye 8mm f/3.5
Lumix
G Fisheye 8mm f/3.5
From £547
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0
From £699
Argus 25mm T1 MFT Cine
Laowa
Argus 25mm T1 MFT Cine
From £719
Argus 18mm T1 MFT Cine
Laowa
Argus 18mm T1 MFT Cine
From £719
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4 PRO
From £749
Nokton 25mm f/0.95 Type II
Voigtlander
Nokton 25mm f/0.95 Type II
From £749
40mm T1.8 1.33x S35 AF Anamorphic (Blue flare)
Sirui
40mm T1.8 1.33x S35 AF Anamorphic (Blue flare)
From £759
6mm T2.1 Zero-D Cine
Laowa
6mm T2.1 Zero-D Cine
From £759
40mm T1.8 1.33x S35 AF Anamorphic (Neutral flare)
Sirui
40mm T1.8 1.33x S35 AF Anamorphic (Neutral flare)
From £759
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
From £799
Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO
Laowa
Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO
From £799
M.Zuiko 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
From £799
G Vario 7-14mm f/4 ASPH
Lumix
G Vario 7-14mm f/4 ASPH
From £799
Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95
Voigtlander
Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95
From £799
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8
From £829
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH Power OIS
From £879
M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO
From £899
Nokton 10.5mm f/0.95 Aspherical
Voigtlander
Nokton 10.5mm f/0.95 Aspherical
No UK price today
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
From £899
Nokton 60mm f/0.95
Voigtlander
Nokton 60mm f/0.95
From £899
M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO
From £999
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 Power OIS
From £999
M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
From £999
Nanomorph 20mm T2.2 1.5x MFT (Amber flare)
Laowa
Nanomorph 20mm T2.2 1.5x MFT (Amber flare)
From £1,099
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.2 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.2 PRO
From £1,099
Nanomorph 20mm T2.2 1.5x MFT (Silver flare)
Laowa
Nanomorph 20mm T2.2 1.5x MFT (Silver flare)
From £1,099
Nanomorph 20mm T2.2 1.5x MFT (Blue flare)
Laowa
Nanomorph 20mm T2.2 1.5x MFT (Blue flare)
From £1,099
M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO
From £1,149
M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
From £1,149
Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH
From £899
Nanomorph 65mm T2.4 1.5x S35 (Silver flare)
Laowa
Nanomorph 65mm T2.4 1.5x S35 (Silver flare)
From £1,159
Nanomorph 80mm T2.4 1.5x S35 (Silver flare)
Laowa
Nanomorph 80mm T2.4 1.5x S35 (Silver flare)
From £1,159
Nanomorph 80mm T2.4 1.5x S35 (Blue flare)
Laowa
Nanomorph 80mm T2.4 1.5x S35 (Blue flare)
From £1,159
Nanomorph 80mm T2.4 1.5x S35 (Amber flare)
Laowa
Nanomorph 80mm T2.4 1.5x S35 (Amber flare)
From £1,159
Nanomorph 65mm T2.4 1.5x S35 (Blue flare)
Laowa
Nanomorph 65mm T2.4 1.5x S35 (Blue flare)
From £1,159
Nanomorph 65mm T2.4 1.5x S35 (Amber flare)
Laowa
Nanomorph 65mm T2.4 1.5x S35 (Amber flare)
From £1,159
Cine 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1
Irix
Cine 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1
From £1,195
Cine 15mm T2.6
Irix
Cine 15mm T2.6
From £1,195
Cine 45mm T1.5
Irix
Cine 45mm T1.5
From £999
Cine 11mm T4.3
Irix
Cine 11mm T4.3
From £1,195
M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II
OM System
M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II
From £1,199
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
From £1,199
M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO
From £1,249
M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO
From £1,249
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO
From £1,099
Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Power OIS
From £1,299
Super Nokton 29mm f/0.8 Aspherical
Voigtlander
Super Nokton 29mm f/0.8 Aspherical
From £1,399
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
From £1,475
Linglung 20-70mm T2.9
DZOFILM
Linglung 20-70mm T2.9
From £1,496
Linglung 10-24mm T2.9
DZOFILM
Linglung 10-24mm T2.9
From £1,496
Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS
From £1,299
Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH
From £1,549
Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH
From £1,699
M.Zuiko 300mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 300mm f/4 IS PRO
From £2,299
M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS
OM System
M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS
From £2,449
M.Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
From £2,799
CP.3 21mm T2.9
Zeiss
CP.3 21mm T2.9
From £3,750
CP.3 28mm T2.1
Zeiss
CP.3 28mm T2.1
From £3,750
CP.3 50mm T2.1
Zeiss
CP.3 50mm T2.1
From £3,750
CP.3 85mm T2.1
Zeiss
CP.3 85mm T2.1
From £3,750
CP.3 35mm T2.1
Zeiss
CP.3 35mm T2.1
From £3,750
CP.3 25mm T2.1
Zeiss
CP.3 25mm T2.1
From £3,750
CP.3 18mm T2.9
Zeiss
CP.3 18mm T2.9
From £4,600
CP.3 100mm T2.1
Zeiss
CP.3 100mm T2.1
From £4,600
CP.3 135mm T2.1
Zeiss
CP.3 135mm T2.1
From £5,200
CP.3 15mm T2.9
Zeiss
CP.3 15mm T2.9
From £5,200
M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
From £6,499
LWZ.3 21-100mm T2.9-3.9
Zeiss
LWZ.3 21-100mm T2.9-3.9
From £9,300
CZ.2 28-80mm T2.9
Zeiss
CZ.2 28-80mm T2.9
From £18,240
CZ.2 70-200mm T2.9
Zeiss
CZ.2 70-200mm T2.9
From £18,240
CZ.2 15-30mm T2.9
Zeiss
CZ.2 15-30mm T2.9
From £21,480
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.9
Street
6.0
Travel
5.9
Wedding & Events
4.0
Documentary
4.1
Sports & Action
5.3
Landscape
4.7
Wildlife
6.1
Casual
4.3
Food
5.5
Macro
5.1
Architecture
4.4
Astrophotography
3.7
✅ Great For
🦅
Wildlife 6.1 Strong on lens reach / ecosystem, viewfinder and weather sealing.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🌌
Astrophotography 3.7 Held back by astro aids and pixel size.
💍
Wedding & Events 4.0 Held back by pro reliability and autofocus.
🎥
Documentary 4.1 Held back by audio and generation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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