The E-M5 is the new flagship Micro Four Thirds compact system camera from Olympus. The first in a brand new range of cameras dubbed OM-D, the E-M5 is a classically styled 16.1 megapixel model that offers the world's fastest auto-focus system and the world's first 5-axis image stabilisation system.

Some classic designs really have been around for so long, that you appreciate the beauty of them in a much deeper way, as it starts to grow on you. Things around such timeless designs can keep changing, but their stillness really makes them stand out and leaves a big impression on you.

With the Olympus OM-D E-M5 you've got the manufacturer taking what was great about the original OM line of SLR units with a collection of fabulous add-ons that work perfectly well in the digital world.

Olympus has always been an innovative camera brand. For 63 years it has stuck to one mission – that of miniaturising. My first camera, an 11th birthday present in 1969, was an Olympus Pen EE, which squeezed 72 pictures on to a 36-exposure roll of 35mm film.

Since its debut last year, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 has won many accolades and numerous awards – and it's easy to see why: this is a camera with a wealth of features, catering to ambitious photographers who are looking to reduce the size and weight of their gear without sacrificing quality.

At the end of my nostalgic journey with the first member of the digital OM family, I walked away finding solace in the fact that the Olympus OM-D EM-5 is my favorite Micro Four Thirds camera released to date.

One Shot Echo, for a semi-transparent frame at your whim and Multi Echo, for a multi-motion trail effect.

This past weekend I was able to spend time with some folks from Olympus to pick up an OM-D E-M5 for review. I get to play with a lot of cameras due to my job running Photo.net, and that's something I appreciate. But there are cameras and there are "cameras!

One of the first things I check when testing a new camera is the ISO sensitivity. Good low-light performance is something I need for my job as one of the two official photographers at the National Cinema Museum in Turin , Italy.

This camera was designed for the shutterbug, especially the street photographer. With it's high speed, great low-light performance, and exceptional build quality, the OMD EM-5 is definitely on the short list of cameras to consider, and as such the OMD EM-5 is easily an Editor's Choice in my opinion.