Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL5
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched October 2013
- Older Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2012
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-P5 was announced 13 months after the E-PL5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-P5 grades against the E-PL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus E-PL5
E-P5 | E-PL5 | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | September 2012 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Olympus E-P5
E-PL5 | E-P5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus E-PL5
E-P5 | E-PL5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL5 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus E-PL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P5 against the E-PL5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and E-PL5 is 85 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and E-PL5.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger E-P5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-10-03 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/320 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 420 grams (0.93 pounds) | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 895 | 889 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 360 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $389 | $400 |