Olympus E-5

Olympus E-5
Overview
TypeDigital single-lens reflex
Lens
LensInterchangeable (Four Thirds System)
Sensor/medium
SensorFour Thirds 17.3 mm x 13.0 mm Live MOS
Maximum resolution4032 x 3024 pixels (12.3 megapixels)
Storage mediaCompactFlash(CF) or SD/SDHC/SSDXC
Focusing
Focus modesSingle, continuous, manual
Focus areas11 biaxial cross auto-focus points, selectable
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesProgram, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, manual
Exposure meteringTTL, evaluative (ESP), center-weighted, spot
Metering modesESP multi patterned, Center-weighted average (60%), Spot (2%)
Flash
Flashbuilt-in pop up flash GN=13 at ISO 100, wireless control for up to 3 external flash groups and 4 channels
Shutter
Shutter1/8,000 to 60 s computerized focal plane shutter
Continuous shooting5.0 frames per second (19 images RAW buffer)
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical TTL with pentaprism 100% field of view and ×1.15 magnification
General
LCD screen3" 920,000 pixel TFT LCD on full articulating multi-angle screen with live preview
BatteryOlympus BLM-1 1500 mAh; Olympus BLM-5 1620 mAh Lithium-ion battery
Made inChina

The Olympus E-5 was Olympus Corporation's flagship camera, positioned as a professional DSLR camera. It is the successor to the Olympus E-3, which was launched on October 17, 2007. The E-5 was announced on September 14, 2010. The E-5, like the other cameras in the Olympus E-series, conforms to the Four Thirds System.