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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P3
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-P5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and E-P5 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was released 3 years after the E-P5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1 II grades against the E-P5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus E-P5

 E-M1 II E-P5 
RevealedSeptember 2016October 2013Newer by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 E-P5 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-P5

 E-M1 II E-P5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1037k1037kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 II and the E-P5.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and E-P5 is 68 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and E-P5.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-M1 II to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography info
Olympus E-P5 Street photography info
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition (574g)
great ISO range (25,600)
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (420 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography info
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography info
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (350 per charge)
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition (574 grams)
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
68
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than others (420 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography info
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography info
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery life (350 shots)
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
lighter than competition (574 grams)
33
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (420g)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-P5
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Olympus PEN E-P5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2013-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MOV, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574 grams (1.27 lbs) 420 grams (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 72
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 12.4
DXO Low light score 1312 895
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Retail price $1,700 $389