Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2
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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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53 Features
63 Overall
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 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
- Released February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed May 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus E-PM2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
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The E-5 was brought out 3 years prior to the E-PM2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-5 scores vs the E-PM2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus E-PM2
E-5 | E-PM2 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus E-5
E-PM2 | E-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | May 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 27 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-PM2
E-5 | E-PM2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 enjoys outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM2 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus E-PM2 in the all 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)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 versus the E-PM2.
![Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-5-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and E-PM2 is 58 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-5-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and E-PM2.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-PM2 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older E-5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-5-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-5-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-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-PM2 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-02-03 | 2013-05-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 35 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 519 | 932 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photographs | 360 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-5 | BLS-5 |
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/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Price at release | $1,700 | $448 |