Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2
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![Olympus E-5 front Olympus E-5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-E-5/Olympus-E-5-front.jpg)
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47 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Replaced the 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
- Revealed April 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-P1
- Updated by Olympus E-P3
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).
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The E-5 was manufactured 10 months after the E-P2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-5 grades against the E-P2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus E-P2
E-5 | E-P2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 10 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus E-5
E-P2 | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-P2
E-5 | E-P2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 features exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Olympus E-P2 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-5 against the E-P2.
![Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-5-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P2-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and E-P2 is 58 and 86 respectively.
![Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-5-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and E-P2.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent E-5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 sensor size comparison Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-5-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-5-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P2-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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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Olympus PEN E-P2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Olympus PEN E-P2 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-02-03 | 2010-04-22 |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lb) | 355g (0.78 lb) |
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 Overall score | 56 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | 519 | 505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 shots | 300 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-5 | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,700 | $799 |