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E-P5 vs E-PM2 vs E-PL5 Features Comparison

Now that you learned a bit about what to expect from each camera model, let’s jump straight into the comparison itself. I will also add some side notes to better explain the cons and pros of having and not having a specific feature. This is where most people are making up their mind which camera to buy. You might find out that the more expensive camera, the E-P5 have very cool features, but they might not be useful for your type of photography style. Those who pay for the higher end models are usually enthusiast photographers that are very picky about the features they want on their next camera. The want to be more creative, have fast access to popular function so it’s faster to operate the camera rather than going through the menus to change settings. Some of them might prefer a heavier and bigger body to help them stabilize long and heavy telephoto-zoom lenses that they intend to mount on the camera.

If you are reading this comparison you might be among those who want to upgrade from an older model, like from the E-P3 to E-P5, from E-PM1 to E-PM2 or from E-PL3 to E-PL5. You probably know that it’s not about which camera is the best or have the best features, but about which camera offers the features that YOU NEED, and offer an extra value over the camera that you currently own (if you do own own).

OK, let’s take a look at the E-P5 vs E-PM2 vs E-PL5 comparison table and I will continue talking about the differences afterwards.

Olympus E-P5, E-PM2, E-PL5 size comparison (via camerasize.com, click to view on camera size website)

The E-P5 vs E-PM2 vs E-PL5 comparison table above clearly shows the key differences between the three cameras.  No doubt that the E-P5  have the most advanced feature as expected for a camera at its price point and the target market that it’s aimed for. Still, both the E-PM2 and E-PL5 are not to be taken lightly. If you are serious in being more creative with your camera, I would recommend looking at the E-PL5 / E-P5, the E-PM2 isn’t the camera for serious photographers because you will want to shoot and experiment with different settings in the scene and you want the fastest way to access and change the settings. The E-P5 offer the best button layout and functionality, so you will spend less time trying to setup the settings correctly and spend more time focus on your subject. For beginner, the Olympus PEN mini E-PM2 is great, because it doesn’t float them with many buttons and advanced function and won’t scare them off.

Olympus PEN E-PL5

Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 camera

The Olympus PEN E-PL5 sits below the E-P5 and above the E-PM2 in Olympus PEN camera’s lineup. As for the time of writing this article, the E-P5 is almost two times more expensive than the E-PL5, (E-PL5: $549.00, E-P5: $999.00 — last checked on B&H on 5/11/2013). So the E-PL5 was designed for people who are searching for an affordable Micro Four Thirds camera.

The Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 (this is its full name) comes with very attractive features. First of all, it has a magnesium alloy body construction which is great for this price point.  It’s equipped with 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS Sensor and TruePic VI image processor. This is the same sensor used on the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera. The camera does employ a  sensor-shift image stabilization with up to 3EV-stops compensation, but compensate movement for only two directions, both vertical and horizontal movement. It’s not the same 5-axis image stabilization that you’ll find on the OM-D and E-P5, which is a better one.

As with other cameras in the PEN series, the E-PL5 doesn’t employ an electronic viewfinder and you will have to purchase it separately if you intend to use one. At the back of the camera you’ll find a 3-inch widescreen (16:9) 460K-dots tiltable touchscreen. A relatively lower resolution than what we are used to see in latest model (> 921K-dots), but still decent resolution to get a clear and sharp view of the scene for composing your shots.

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The E-PL5 uses FAST AF plus Touch operation for fast, accurate and easy autofocus operation, that many beginners will find very convenient and easy to use. The E-PL5 was designed for both beginners and enthusiast alike, probably more towards the advanced photographer, those who love the OM-D E-M5 image quality and performance and want something like that but for a cheaper price. The combination of high performance, fun image editing featureseasy of use and exquisite image quality, make the E-PL5 a really attractive package and offer a very good value.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Olympus PEN E-PL9 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

It is notable that the E-PL9 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data
to an off-camera location. In contrast, the E-PL5 does not offer wifi capability.

Дополнительная информация

1. Профессиональная подготовка:

1.1. «Бизнес-академия логистики»(https://logist.academy/) — это инновационный подход к современной системе образования для профессиональной подготовки специалистов международного класса в сфере логистики.

1.2. Тренинги- только то, что необходимо знать каждому специалисту в сфере логистики. Новые решения для бизнеса — опытом делятся специалисты ведущих компаний на рынке Украины.

1.3. ИнБиз- это информационная база интерактивных знаний. Интерактивное обучение и онлайн практикум по заполнению документов, которые доступны всегда из любой точки планеты.

1.4. Игра для логиста —  освоение профессии логиста играя.

1.5. Блиц-интервью- это лучшие вакансии страны и возможность трудоустройства на встречах с представителями бизнес-компаний — лидеров украинского рынка.

1.6. Логистическое тестирование -выявляет сильные стороны профессиональной подготовки. Определяет уровень компетенций в логистике.

2. Специализированные услуги:

2.1 Расчет крепления грузов в вагонах и контейнерах

2.2 A.S.T.R.UM-Консалтинг на рынке обслуживания железнодорожных перевозок — анализ перевозочного процесса с применением уникальных ІТ-решений

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, and photographyblog). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge,
reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Новости

Зеркальный фотоаппарат Olympus E-5

Компания Olympus является одним из основоположников стандарта Four Thirds и собирается представить долгожданную новинку Olympus E-5.

Olympus E-5 является наследником модели Е-3. Он имеет легкий корпус из магниевого сплава, который защищает от пыли и влаги, тем самым позволяет делать снимки в самых тяжелых погодных условиях. Olympus Е-5 может гордиться не только великолепным корпусом и тем, что он поддерживает объективы стандарта 4/3, но тем, что оснащен новым процессором, который обеспечивает прекрасное качество изображения. Olympus E-5 может похвастаться первоклассным качеством изображения, он диктует новые стандарты надежности, скорости и творческих возможностей.
Фотокамера оснащена новейшими технологиями Olympus, которые отвечают высочайшим стандартам качества.

Графический процессор TruePic V+ с новой технологией точной обработки деталей использует специальный алгоритм, который создает эффект более высокого разрешения по сравнению со снимками других камер с таким же разрешением, и устраняет ложные цвета и муар.

Благодаря сочетанию объектива ZUIKO DIGITAL, нового сенсора LiveMOS с разрешением 12 мегапикселей и процессора TruePic V+ с технологией точной обработки деталей и нового процессора, E-5 дает возможность получать более детализированные и резкие снимки, по сравнению с другими зеркальными камерами того же уровня.

Скорее эволюционный, чем революционный, Olympus E-5 по сравнению со своим предшественником Е-3, имеет больший экран, улучшенную матрицу и новый процессор изображений, а также несколько новый функций. Внешне спереди они выглядят почти одинаково, изменилось только размещение кнопок (что обусловлено новым экраном) и давно назревавшая замена слот для карт памяти XD на SD.

Основные особенности Olympus E-5:

• Новая 12-мегапиксельная LiveMOS-матрица (по сравнению с Е-3, где 10-мегапиксельная LiveMOS-матрица)
• Новый процессор изображения TruPic V+ (в Е-3 TruPic)
• Большой 3-дюймовым поворотным экраном с разрешением VGA (921 тысяча точек)
• Автофокус с подстройкой под каждый отдельный объектив
• Десять художественных фильтров (в том числе фильтр Драматическая тональность)
• HD-видео в разрешении 720p с частотой обновления 30 кадров в секунду и стереозвуком
• Возможность подключения внешнего микрофона
• Большой видоискатель со 100% полем зрения
• Уровень светочувствительности 6400 единиц ISO (в Е-3 3200 единиц ISO), позволяет делать качественные снимки даже при плохом освещении
• Встроенная стабилизация изображения с ультразвуковым волновым приводом
• Брекетинг экспозиции из 2 или 7 кадров и электронный уровень, Экспозиция
• Поддержка карт памяти: Compact Flash Type I, SD/SDHC/SDXC и обладает не только портом USB, но и HDMI.

Если посмотреть на модели Е-3 и Е-5 с фотографической точки зрения, то можно сказать, что они имеют гораздо больше общего, чем отличий, причем большая часть изменений связаны с сенсором и цифровыми возможностями.

Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Olympus E-PL5 and the Olympus E-PL9 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The E-PL5 can be obtained in three different colors (black, silver, white), while the E-PL9 is
available in four color-versions (black, brown, blue, white).

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size,
the Olympus E-PL9 is notably larger (12 percent) than the Olympus E-PL5. Moreover, the E-PL9 is markedly heavier (17 percent) than the E-PL5. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the E-PL5 nor the E-PL9 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses
that both of these cameras require. In this particular case, both cameras feature the same lens mount, so that they can use the same lenses.
You can compare the optics available in the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog. Mirrorless cameras, such as the two under consideration, have the additional advantage of having a short flange to focal plane distance, which makes it possible to mount many lenses from other systems onto the camera via adapters.

Concerning battery life, the E-PL5 gets 360 shots out of its BLS-5 battery,
while the E-PL9 can take 350 images on a single charge of its BLS-50 power pack.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, just click on the right or left
arrow next to the camera that you would like to inspect. Alternatively, you can also use the CAM-parator to
select your camera combination among a larger number of options.

The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The E-PL9 was somewhat cheaper (by 8 percent) than the E-PL5 at launch, but both cameras fall into the same price category. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Технические характеристики, заявленные производителем

Feature comparison

One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The E-PL9 has one, while the E-PL5 does not.
While the built-in flash of the E-PL9 is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

screen that can be turned to be front-facing

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while
others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the E-PL9 is one of those camera that have an additional
electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of ) or
shooting under artificial light sources (risk of ).

The Olympus E-PL9 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to
capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the E-PL5 and the E-PL9 write their files to SDXC cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Other camera comparisons

Did this review help to inform your camera decision process? In case you are interested in seeing how other cameras pair up, just make your choice using the following search menu. As an alternative, you can also directly jump to any one of the listed comparisons that were previously generated by the CAM-parator tool.

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• Canon G5 X vs Olympus E-PL5
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• Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL5
• Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus E-PL9
• Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-PL9
• Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-PL5
• Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL9
• Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony RX100 VII
• Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G90
• Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-1

Introduction

The Olympus E-PL5 (also known as the Olympus PEN Lite) is a new mid-range compact system camera. Featuring the same 16-megapixel “Live MOS” sensor and TruePic VI image processor as the flagship Olympus OM-D E-M5, the EPL5 offers the world’s fastest auto-focus system, a stylish metal body, a high resolution and tiltable 3 inch LCD screen with touchscreen functionality, 8fps burst shooting, 1080p HD video recording in mov format, a maximum sensitivity of ISO25600, double-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation, a hot shoe and an accessory port, 12 creative Art Filters, and a direct wireless link to social media for sharing images via a smartphone via Toshiba’s Flash Air memory card. The Olympus PEN E-PL5 is available in silver, black, or white for a retail price of $649.99 body-only, £599.99 / $699.99 for the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 IIR standard zoom lens kit, or £699.99 for a double-zoom kit including the 14-42mm standard zoom, 40-150mm telezoom, PEN case and SD card. All bundles include a Flash Air memory card and the E-PL5 also has an interchangeable, removable grip.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider , and richer than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature a Four Thirds sensor and have a format factor
(sometimes also referred to as «crop factor») of 2.0. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras
that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3.

Technology-wise, the E-PL9 uses a more advanced image processing engine (TruePic VIII)
than the E-PL5 (TruePic VI), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

The two cameras under review do not only share the same sensor size, but also offer an identical resolution of 15.9 megapixels.
This similarity in sensor specs implies that both the E-PL5 and the E-PL9 have the same pixel density, as well as the same pixel size. It should, however, be noted that the E-PL9 is much more recent (by 5 years and 4 months) than the E-PL5, and its sensor
will have benefitted from technological advances during this time.

The Olympus PEN E-PL5 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 25600.
The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus PEN E-PL9 are ISO 200 to ISO 6400, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600.

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity («DXO Sports»), dynamic range («DXO Landscape»), and color depth («DXO Portrait»). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the E-PL9 provides a better video resolution than the E-PL5. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the E-PL5 is limited to 1080/30p.

A Few Words about the 5-Axis IS

The Olympus E-P5 and OM-D E-M5 are the only Micro Four Thirds cameras who have the privilege of having Olympus 5-axis image stabilization mechanism built-in their camera body. The E-PM2 and E-PL5 have a less advanced image stabilization mechanism. Both are of the sensor-shift type, which means that the image stabilization works by moving the sensor to different directions in order to compensate for the camera movement. Lens-shift image stabilization is different. It works inside the lens itself rather than inside the body of the camera. This means that with a sensor-shift IS you don’t need to buy a lens with IS in order to enjoy the image stabilization advantages, every lens that you attach to the camera will be stabilized.

2 axis vs 5 axis image stabilization (click to enlarge)

Most built-in sensor-shift image stabilization mechanisms compensate for only two type of camera movement, yaw and pitch.  5-axis IS compensate for pitch (camera rotates on the Y-axis), pitch (camera rotates on the X-axis), horizontal shift (camera moves along the X-axis), vertical shift (camera moves along the Y-axis) and rolling camera shake (camera rotates around the Z-axis). This is much more advanced IS and does a better job helping photographers getting a sharp image when shooting handheld.  This is very useful at time that you don’t have a tripod with you nor you want to carry one.

In-body image stabilization (IBIS) is a big advantage for the Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras in general, and for the OM-D E-M5 and E-P5 in particular for their 5-axis image stabilization. It can also save you quite a lot of money, considering the fact that non-IS lenses cost less than lenses with IS.

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Olympus PEN E-PM2

Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2

Last but not least is the Olympus E-PM2.  The E-PM2 is the least expensive in  the PEN series, it’s a beginner’s Micro Four Thirds camera that replaces the E-PM1 model that was introduces to the market on June 30, 2011. The E-PM2 brings great looks, intuitive controls, fast operation and image quality all together.  The main emphasize is on ease-of-use. This camera is aimed towards beginners and those who are moving from point-and-shoot to mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras for the first time.

It is a more striped version of the E-PL5, it’s more compact in size, has less button and controls (no top mode wheel), has less prominent grip and doesn’t have a built-in flash (you get a plastic-y  small flash bundles with the camera instead).

The E-PM2 like other PEN cameras come with a built-in two-dimensional image stabilization with up to 3EV compensation. At the back you find a 3-inch widescreen (16:9) 460K-dots fixed (not tiltable) touchscreen. The camera can shoot up to 8 fps in burst mode, which is a very fast speed  for a camera in its price. Lots of this camera features are based around its large selection of scene modes, art filters and Live View functionality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRA6SujNjEc

The camera is available in four difference colors, including red, black, gray and white. The design of the camera is more modern but still resembles other PEN cameras with its grip design and the slight curve at the top.

The E-PM2 can record Full HD videos at 30 frames per second with stereo sound. All in all, an entry-level camera that was designed to appeal to beginners and even for people without any prior experience in photography. Those who want to upgrade from a point-and-shoot camera and get a more advanced camera to unleash their creativity and get higher quality photos and videos.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Olympus E-PL5 and the Olympus E-PL9? Which camera is better? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Reasons to prefer the Olympus PEN E-PL5:

• More framing options: Can be equipped with a hotshoe-mounted accessory-viewfinder.
• More compact: Is smaller (111x64mm vs 117x68mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
• Less heavy: Is lighter (by 55g or 14 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
• More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in September 2012).

Arguments in favor of the Olympus PEN E-PL9:

• Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (TruePic VIII vs TruePic VI).
• Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/30p).
• More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 460k dots).
• Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
• Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
• Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
• Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
• Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
• More modern: Reflects 5 years and 4 months of technical progress since the E-PL5 launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the E-PL9 is the clear winner of the contest (9 : 4 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges
from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera
is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

E-PL5 ₀₄₀₉ E-PL9

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Olympus E-PL5 and the Olympus E-PL9 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest
Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.