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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-5

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Olympus E-5 front
Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2003
  • Later Model is Olympus E-3
Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-3
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus E-5, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and E-5 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-1 was introduced 8 years prior to the E-5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-1 matches up vs the E-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus E-5

 E-1 E-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus E-1

 E-5 E-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2011November 2003More recent by 87 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k134kSharper display (+786k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-5

 E-1 E-5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 has external dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Olympus E-5 has sizing of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus E-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-1 against the E-5.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and E-5 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-1 and E-5.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-5 to produce greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older E-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-5 Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography features
Olympus E-5 Street photography features
57
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (735 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-5 Sports photography information
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-5 as a Travel photography camera
47
lighter than competition in class (735 grams)
weather proof
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
56
environment proof
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proof
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging information
Olympus E-5 Vlogging information
9
no video
64
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
has external microphone jack
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-5
 Olympus E-1Olympus E-5
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-1 Olympus E-5
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2003-11-29 2011-02-03
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic V+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2560 x 1920 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 11
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 134k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - HyperCrystal transmissive LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.58x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 18.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 735 gr (1.62 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 519
Other
Battery life - 870 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLM-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One Two
Retail price $1,700 $1,700