Olympus E-5

Olympus E-5 is a 12.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a Four Thirds sized CMOS sensor and Four Thirds mount. Read our E-5 review to find its pros and cons.

Note: because of the many operational similarities between the E-5 and the E-3, this review does not contain the standard 'body' and 'operation and controls' pages which would normally be found in a dpreview in-depth review. For a full picture of how the E-5 handles, we strongly suggest that you read this review alongside our in-depth review of the E-3, published in 2008. Taking what could most politely be described as a 'considered' approach to product upgrades, late last year Olympus lifted the curtain on the third generation of its professional SLR, in the form of the much anticipated E-5. Olympus introduced the world to the first Four Thirds camera, the E-1, back in June 2003, and finally got round to updating it with the E-3 four years later.

Note: because of the many operational similarities between the E-5 and the E-3, this review does not contain the standard 'body' and 'operation and controls' pages which would normally be found in a dpreview in-depth review. For a full picture of how the E-5 handles, we strongly suggest that you read this review alongside our in-depth review of the E-3, published in 2008. Taking what could most politely be described as a 'considered' approach to product upgrades, late last year Olympus lifted the curtain on the third generation of its professional SLR, in the form of the much anticipated E-5. Olympus introduced the world to the first Four Thirds camera, the E-1, back in June 2003, and finally got round to updating it with the E-3 four years later.

Launched with little fanfare and then, according to Olympus, quickly gaining favour with the market, the Olympus E-5 DSLR should attract much attention down the track. Using the Four Thirds system, the E-5 is a little startling in its size and weight. When compared to the recently tested budget Nikon D3100 camera, the E-5 is

First Look posted 9/14/2010Conclusion and Samples posted 10/11/2010Quick TakeProsExcellent image qualityRobust shooting performanceBright and clear OVFVersatile exposure mode optionsCapable Program AE modeAwesome 3.0-inch LCDExcellent build quality Durable and Weather/Dust resistant bodyGood high

There's a new top dog in the Olympus DSLR camp.

A new flagship DSLR with upgraded resolution and image processing plus a larger, higher-resolution monitor.When Olympus unveiled its E-5 DSLR shortly before Photokina in mid-September 2010 it was seen as an affirmation of the company's commitment to the Four Thirds System format. Despite a gap of three years between E-series models, the E-5 has the same rugged body as the E-3 and many similar (or identical) features. Overall, it can be seen as a relatively modest upgrade.

Olympus E-5 review: A fast and feature-rich SLR camera, but it's hard to use and its images could be better

Olympus E-5 Review: Features, Suitability and Capability

Olympus E-5 review, find out how the E-5 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Does this DSLR have enough to tempt Four Thirds photographers?

The Olympus E-5 is a new semi-professional DSLR camera. Built to withstand the elements, the 12 megapixel E-5 has a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body, 3-inch articulated LCD screen, top sensitivity of ISO 6400 and a new range of Art Filters. Read our expert Olympus E-5 review to find out if it can compete with the likes of the Canon EOS 60D, Nikon D7000 and Pentax K-5.

When it was launched in October 2007, the E-3 broke new ground. It wasn’t a me-too SLR; it carried the Four Thirds format into new directions that were uniquely Olympus. In other words, it had lots of features other camera companies promptly copied. The new 12.3-megapixel E-5 builds on the Olympus E-3’s 10-megapixel goodness, making it even better, and it’s at the same $1699 price point as the previous model when it was first introduced.

In this blog post, the Olympus E-5 is reviewed on autofocus, image quality, high ISOs, ergonomics, etc. Read more at The Phoblographer.

We review the Olympus E-5 DSLR, from build and handling to the viewfinder, and give our final verdict on this enthusiast's play toy.