Olympus E-M5 weighs
425 g (0.94 lb / 14.99 oz) and has external dimensions of
122 x 89 x 43 mm (4.8 x 3.5 x 1.69″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 475g, its weight is about average in its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 43mm, it is quite small, 11mm thinner than the average of its class.
Weight Comparison
Mirrorless Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Mirrorless Cameras
Here is the front and top view image of Olympus E-M5 with the dimensions:
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus E-M5, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus E-M5 with its main competitors:
Olympus E-M5 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Olympus E-M5 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Olympus E-M5 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Olympus E-M5 weather-sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.