Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5
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![Epson R-D1 front Epson R-D1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Epson-R-D1/Epson-R-D1-front.jpg)
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Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Announced March 2004
- Replacement is Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Released October 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-P3
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Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Epson R-D1 versus Olympus E-P5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.
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The R-D1 was released 10 years earlier than the E-P5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R-D1 grades versus the E-P5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 & Olympus PEN E-P5. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Olympus E-P5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Olympus E-P5
R-D1 | E-P5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Epson R-D1
E-P5 | R-D1 | |||
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Released | October 2013 | ![]() | March 2004 | More modern by 116 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 235k | Crisper display (+802k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Olympus E-P5
R-D1 | E-P5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 enjoys external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Examine the Epson R-D1 versus Olympus E-P5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the R-D1 vs the E-P5.
![Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and E-P5 is 75 and 85 respectively.
![Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and E-P5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-P5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications
Epson R-D1 | Olympus PEN E-P5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Epson | Olympus |
Model type | Epson R-D1 | Olympus PEN E-P5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2004-03-11 | 2013-10-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 369.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 235 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620 gr (1.37 lb) | 420 gr (0.93 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 895 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,709 | $389 |