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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was introduced 24 months after the E-P5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M10 II matches up versus the E-P5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus E-P5

 E-M10 II E-P5 
IntroducedAugust 2015October 2013More modern by 24 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 E-P5 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-P5

 E-M10 II E-P5 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II provides outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 II and the E-P5.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and E-P5 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and E-P5.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger E-M10 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography information
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography information
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
71
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
83
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average (420 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography info
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography info
73
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
68
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than average (420 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging advice
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
33
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than average (420 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-P5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus PEN E-P5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-25 2013-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 81 35
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 420 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 72
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light score 842 895
Other
Battery life 320 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $389