Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are designed by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was introduced 3 years after the E-PL1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-P5 scores against the E-PL1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1 has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus E-PL1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-P5 against the E-PL1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and E-PL1 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and E-PL1.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus E-P5 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.