Olympus OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera Review

Durability

The Olympus E-M5 is designed to combat the elements, with weather sealed shields used throughout the body design. Olympus' own press for the camera states that the camera can stand up to heavy rain and blowing sand with the right lenses attached, so it's more than just a little moisture resistant. The one kit lens that meets those standards is the powered zoom 12-50mm EZ lens, though there are 12 such Four Thirds lenses that are built to dust- and splash-proof requirements. To make use of those effectively, though, you'll have to opt for the MMF-3 Four Thirds to Micro Four Thirds lens adapter, which is dust- and splash-proof itself. If you use a third party adapter the lenses may attach, but moisture and sand can seep in.