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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P3
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M5 II versus Olympus E-P5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 II was revealed 17 months later than the E-P5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M5 II grades versus the E-P5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus E-P5

 E-M5 II E-P5 
IntroducedFebruary 2015October 2013More recent by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 E-P5 E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus E-P5

 E-M5 II E-P5 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1037k1037kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 II vs the E-P5.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and E-P5 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and E-P5.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer E-M5 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography info
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
71
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
82
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (420 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography information
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography information
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography details
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography details
74
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
68
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition (420g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography factors
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging highlights
82
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (420 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus E-P5
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Olympus PEN E-P5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2013-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 81 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 469g (1.03 pounds) 420g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 72
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.4
DXO Low light score 896 895
Other
Battery life 310 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $699 $389