Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-P5
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs
(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
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Successor is Olympus E-M5 II
(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
- Superseded the Olympus E-P3
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus E-P5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-M5 was launched 17 months earlier than the E-P5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M5 scores vs the E-P5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-P5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus E-P5
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus E-M5
E-P5 | E-M5 | |||
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Revealed | October 2013 | April 2012 | More modern by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 610k | Sharper screen (+427k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus E-P5
E-M5 | E-P5 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 features external dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 against the E-P5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and E-P5 is 81 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and E-P5.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-M5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P5 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-04-30 | 2013-10-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 610k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 425 grams (0.94 lbs) | 420 grams (0.93 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 826 | 895 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 330 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $799 | $389 |