Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P1
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Announced February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P2
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-P1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-5 was unveiled 19 months later than the E-P1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-5 grades versus the E-P1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 and Olympus PEN E-P1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus E-P1
E-5 | E-P1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus E-5
E-P1 | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-P1
E-5 | E-P1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 comes with exterior dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-P1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-5 against the E-P1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and E-P1 is 58 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and E-P1.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher E-5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-02-03 | 2009-07-29 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V+ | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lb) | 355 gr (0.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | 519 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-5 | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Price at launch | $1,700 | $182 |