This camera has so many features that it is mind blowing. The special features have special features. The fact that it is rain, splash, dust, and sand proof makes it a cut above all other cameras in its price range.
I simply love it.

All the features I wanted in a very portable light weight camera. It's size and weight makes it easy for me to take it with me everywhere.

Great performance in a small package. Excellent low light performance; makes me forget that this is a 4/3 sensor. Highly configurable. Very good lens selection. The E-M5 is my new favorite camera.

I have researched, compared, and evaluated everything in the Micro class...this is THE ONE, no need to spend your money on inferior equipment. Now you have the tool to make yourself famous...CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH?

A great looking, nice handling, flexible photographic tool. The OM-D's beautiful retro cool styling is what first grabs your attention, but it's ability to shoot high quality stills along with it's many still and video shooting and imaging options are what makes it a really attractive camera thousands of exposures later. While not perfect, it is a very capable camera, especially suited to street shooting and travel photography. It also has the feel and quality of a much higher priced 'niche' camera with that rugged and beautiful body, the cool and well made accessories like the battery grip, along with beautifully made and sharp prime lenses such as the 12 f2. Well done Olympus. Although similar only in general appearance, the OM-D does bring back that feel that one is shooting with something very special -like using the classic OM-1 film SLR all those years ago.

This is my 1st micro 4/3 camera coming from an APS-C system. It has everything I want in a reliable, fast and efficient camera that gives beautiful images. The lenses that are available are also very good such as the 45/1.8 and 12/F2.0. I use this camera for family events and find it wonderful for shooting our grandkids. The only problem I have is my wife always wants to use it. I like it so much I have decided to get her one with the 12-50 kit lens.

Excellent product. Small and easy to use. Takes quality pictures.

Noise in low light is very noticeable. Camera is solid and built well. Menus are a bit of a challenge but workable. Buttons and dials are small but so is the camera. Great screen and electronic viewer. Price is high for a second camera when you have a lot invested in DSLR system. The software was difficult to instal with many posting on the internet supporting the issues of installing it.

The OM-D E-M5 is a wonderful camera that packs pro features and performance in an incredibly compact size. Every feature I want in a digital camera is here and laid out in a very user friendly way. The inclusion of an excellent EVF makes this a real stand out among its competition.

The 4/3 system continues to grow and a large number of lenses from excellent makers are coming to market not to mention compatibility with untold number of legacy lenses. The high ISO technology has advanced to the point where this sensor size is not a liability in low light conditions.

The OM-D E-M5 is the best digital camera I have used. The jpegs right out of the camera are outstanding. Color rendition is vibrant and autofocus is the best yet.

I have been using the camera indoors with the 12-50mm lens. I have gotten great pictures without flash and excellent auto focus performance.

The OM-D E-M5 is everything I expected it to be. I can't wait for Olympus to offer a fast 25MM prime.