Olympus PEN E-P5 And Olympus OM-D E-M5 - Head-To-Head Comparison

Olympus PEN E-P5 is the latest Micro Four Thirds camera models from Olympus and is a premium PEN camera, and alternative for E-P3, and has some features of Olympus OM-D E-M5, as well as further innovation than E-M5. Here, we look at the mainstream features of both to see the differences between the 2.

Features

Olympus PEN E-P5 and Olympus OM-D E-M5

Feature comparison

Olympus PEN E-P5

·         16.1 megapixel sensor

·         5-axis image stabilization (up to 5EV compensation)

·         3 inch OLED 610k dot tilting touch-screen

·         9fps shooting mode, 4.2fps continuous shooting with AF

·         Shutter speed1/4000s

·         1/180s x-sync external flash, 1/250s attached

·         Full HD, MPEG4 MOV, 720p MJPEG

·         Stereo sound along with connector for microphone

·         ISO range 200-25600 (Lowest ISO200)

·         2 axis electronic spirit level

·         2 functional buttons

·         1.44 million dot EVF

·         External flash included (Guide 10, ISO200)

·         Available battery case , weather-affection proof

·         Battery is capable of 330 shots

·         Weight: 373g

·         Size: 121 x 89.6 x 41.9mm

·         Price: $1,258.5 (RRP $1,498.5)

Olympus PEN E-P5

·         16.1 megapixel sensor

·         5-axis image stabilization (up to 5EV compensation)

·         3 inch 1037k dot tilting touch-screen

·         9fps continuous shooting, 5fps with AF

·         Shutter speed 1/8000s

·         1/250s x-sync external flash, 1/320s internal

·         Full HD, MPEG4 MOV, 720p MJPEG

·         Stereo sound along with connector for microphone

·         ISO from 100-25600 (expanded to the low level of 100)

·         Focus on top

·         2 axis electronic spirit level

·         Mono-functional button

·         Customize

·         Wi-Fi support

·         Built in pop-up flash (Guide 10, ISO200)

·         Battery is capable of  400 shots

·         Weight: 378g

·         Size: 122 x 68.9 x 37.2mm

·         Price: $1498.5

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Comparing products from the front look

Both cameras have pretty small grip as standard, with a rubber pad for the thumb on the back. Olympus OM-D E-M5 has selections for 2-tray battery case, or instead of that both cameras can fit perfectly into a half-leather-made bag, because leather makes it easier for the process of holding the camera.

Battery

Battery life and efficiency have been improved, allowing E-P5 being able to take 400 shots, compared to 330 shots on OM-D E-M5, which will be good news to those who want bettr battery life characteristic from the camera.

Speed

AF speed has been improved on Olympus PEN E-P5, and first impression is good, though we need to receive the camera to perform our full-speed benchmarks.

Displays of the comparing products

The 3inch-tilted screen has improved res, but only thanks to the thicker surround which makes the screen on par with the back of the camera, creating E-P5 a neat-looking back. You can also see the difference in the size between the viewfinders, if you choose an electric VF-4 viewfinder with E-P5, it has 2.36million dot res and a wider viewing angle with the optical adjustability, as well as being designed with the eye-detecting sensor.

Comparing products

Performance

We expect that the performance of E-P5 will be similar if not, identical to OM-D E-M5, though it could have been improved further to have the image quality implemented, and we will have a full surgery on an E-P5 when it’s available. It may have advantages in image quality which is due to the additional flexibility provided by faster shutter speed and low ISO settings, allowing setting wider lens aperture for the deeper focusing process in bright condition.

Rating

Olympus PEN E-P5 is now one of the cameras having highest technical specs of the Olympus Micro Four Thirds family which is available on the market. The main difference between the cameras, internal electric viewfinders, weather-affection proof and battery tray options, with OM-D E-M5 will be much more suitable for the outdoor photographers, while the small size of Olympus PEN E-P5 will be suitable for those who want to travel with the same image quality between the 2 products.

Technical specs

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Image sensor ·         CCD pixels: 16.1Mp (Megapixels) ·         Pixels (W): 4,608 ·         Pixels (H): 3,456 ·         Sensor type: Live MOS Sensor ·         Sensor size: Micro / Four Thirds ·         Sensor size (width): 17.3mm ·         Sensor size (length): 13mm ·         Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 LCD screen ·         LCD: 3in ·         Screen res: 610k dots ·         Screen sensor: yes Focusing process ·         Focus mode: Autofocus, Manual , Face Detection, AF Tracking, Touch AF, Spot, Multi Brightness adjustment ·         Shortest shutter speed: 1/4000 sec ·         Longest shutter speed: 60 sec ·         Light mode: Program, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, Manual, Scene modes ·         Format: Multi Pattern, Spot, Centre-weighted - Average ·         ISO light sensitivity: 200 - 25600 ·         White balance: auto, manual, outdoor/daylight, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent, shade, flash, under water ·         Exposure Comp:   +/-3 Electric viewfinder: ·         1.44 million dots Shooting options ·         9fps continuous shooting  Video ·         Movie mode: yes ·         Res: 1,280 x 720 720p, 1,920x1,080, 640x480 VGA ·         Video FPS: 30 ·         Stereo sound: yes ·         Close-up zoom video: yes Other features ·         Image stabilization: yes interface ·         HDMI: yes ·         USB: USB 2 Storage ·         Memory type: SD, SDHC, SDXC ·         File type: JPG, RAW, RAW + JPG Power source ·         Battery type: Lithium-Ion ·         CIPA parameter: 330 Coming with the box ·         Body ·         Flash FL-LM2 ·         Li-ion battery BLN-1 ·         Li-ion battery charger BCN-1 ·         USB/Video Multi cable ·         Shoulder strap ·         OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ib CD-ROM ·         Instruction manual ·         Warranty card Size ·         Weight: 373g ·         Width: 121mm ·         Height: 89.6mm ·         Depth: 41.9mm Olympus PEN E-P5 Image sensor ·         CCD pixels: 16.1Mp (Megapixels) ·         Pixels (W): 4,608 ·         Pixels (H): 3,456 ·         Sensor type: Live MOS Sensor ·         Sensor size: Micro / Four Thirds ·         Sensor size (width): 17.3mm ·         Sensor size (length): 13mm ·         Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 LCD screen ·         LCD: 3in ·         Screen res: 1037k dots ·         Touch screen: yes            Focusing process ·         Focus mode: Autofocus, Manual , Face Detection, AF Tracking, Touch AF, Spot, Multi Brightness adjustment ·         Shortest shutter speed: 1/8,000 sec ·         Longest shutter speed: 60 sec ·         Light mode: Program, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, Manual, Scene modes ·         Format: Multi Pattern, Spot, Centre-weighted - Average ·         ISO light sensitivity: 100 - 25600 ·         White balance: auto, manual, outdoor/daylight, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent, shade, flash, under water ·         Exposure Comp:   +/-3 Electric viewfinder ·         1.44 million dots Shooting options ·          9fps continuous shooting Video ·         Movie mode: yes ·         Res: 1,280 x 720 720p, 1,920x1,080, 640x480 VGA ·         Video FPS: 30 ·         Stereo sound: yes ·         Close-up zoom video: yes Other features ·         Image stabilization: yes Interface ·         HDMI: yes ·         USB: USB 2 Storage ·         Memory type: SD, SDHC, SDXC ·         File type: JPG, RAW, RAW + JPG Power source ·         Battery type: Lithium-Ion ·         CIPA parameter: 400 Coming with the box ·         Body ·         Li-ion battery BLN-1 ·         Li-ion battery charger BCN-1 ·         USB/Video Multi cable ·         Shoulder strap ·         OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ib CD-ROM ·         Instruction manual ·         Warranty card Size ·         Weight: 378g ·         Width: 122.3mm ·         Height: 68.9mm ·         Depth: 37.2mm