Have had this camera for one-and-a-half years now. It was a revolution in mirrorless cameras (and photography in general) when it first came out. I also have a Nikon D7000, but use this one more due to sheer portability.

The Oly OMD has to be one of the best cameras I've ever owned. I've been a professional photographer for 25+ years traveling the world shooting for magazines and stock. I own Nikon,Leica and Canon pro gear.In many situations the OLY aces past the Nikon D7000 in focus and image quality.

This camera is amazing the macro imaging i have to say is excellent, if ytour looking for a camera to go travelling with its this the camre is small,not heavy and you can just whip it out anytime.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 takes its design cues from Olympus' much-loved 35mm OM SLR range and is the first of a new line of Micro Four Thirds OM-D series cameras. Find out if the E-M5 is a natural successor to this line of classic cameras in the What Digital Camera Olympus OM-D E-M5 review.

Lovely design; premium build; solid performance and great images

Base ISO of 100 would be welcome

Olympus reached back to its design roots when crafting the new OM-D E-M5 micro four thirds camera. The original OM line of film SLRs was known for its rich feature set and stylish, compact design. Now, released as a digital body, the first offering in the new OM-D line is the E-M5.

Good macro mode on 12-50mm zoom; Highly customizable feature set; Compact design; Wide selection of accessories and lenses; Art Filters add fun factor; Outstanding image quality; Fast autofocus and burst mode; Weather resistant body

No built-in mic adapter; Soft humming noise when powered up; Small buttons can be difficult for large fingers; Menu system can be daunting

With the look of a classic camera and the innards of something truly modern, the latest Micro Four-Thirds camera from Olympus is one of the best devices we've seen all year.

Solid build; Looks and feels just like an old camera; Awesome kit lens; Features both a viewfinder and a multi-angle touchscreen OLED display; Insanely fast autofocus

No built-in flash; Tilted touchscreen needs more angles

Olympus reached back to its design roots when crafting the new OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera. The original OM line of film SLRs was known for its rich feature set and stylish, compact design, and this new generation is destined to achieve even greater glory.

Outstanding image quality; highly customisable feature set; weather resistant body; fast autofocus and burst mode

Menu system can be daunting; no built-in mic adapter

Olympus has been a leader in the Compact System Camera revolution, and the OM-D E-M5 will solidify that position. It is a good-looking, well-designed, highly capable camera. I recommend the 12-50 mm zoom lens with the body, which currently lists for £1,149 for the kit.

Outstanding image quality; Highly customizable feature set; Compact design

Menu system can be daunting; No built-in mic adapter; Small buttons can be difficult for large fingers

The OM-D E-M5 is a new, gorgeous, retro-tastic Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus. It is the first from Olympus to come with an electronic viewfinder, and is aimed at enthusiasts who want a serious MFT option. We've fallen deeply in love with this camera, here's why.

Low noise at very high ISO settings; Superb handling; Excellent image stabilization; Fast and accurate auto-focus; Gorgeous retro-inspired design

Cramped and small back buttons; Less noise difference at lower ISOs; Camera strap hinders handling; Banding in some very high ISO shots

Olympus's latest Micro Four Thirds release - the OM-D E-M5 - builds on the brand's heritage. Like the digital PEN (E-P) series that came before it, the OM-D is a digital reimagining of the original Olympus OM series - a 35mm film camera series that was born 40 years ago, and continued to run in one...

It's got the look; innovative stabilisation system; fast autofocus; weather-sealed design; customisation and detailed menus; Micro Four Thirds opens door to many lenses

Poor battery life; pricey; poor low-light autofocus; ISO 200 is lowest sensitivity; image quality similar to Panasonic G3; continuous/tracking AF not a DSLR-beater; did we mention the price