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July 2013
(85%)
115 Reviews
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132 Reviews
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The editors liked
2x2 dial exposure control
5-axis
5EV built-in stabilisation
1.03 million dot tilting LCD panel
Optional 2.36 million dot VF4 EVF
Focus peaking (albeit for still photos only)
Touch focus for movies
Intervalometer and time-lapse.
The Olympus PEN E-P5 renders extremely good photos for its class
And has a streamlined shooting design. Plus
It's fast
Very low image noise
Excellent retention of fine details
Good metering system
Reliable Automatic WhiteBalance
Superb builtin image stabilization
Classleading shutterlag and blackout
Fast contrastdetect AF
Very good shottoshot and drive speed
Very
Compact. In-body stabilization. Fast autofocus. Shoots at 9.7 frames per second. Large native lens library. Articulating rear LCD. Touch input support. Built-in flash. Hot shoe and accessory port. Easy Wi-Fi setup. 1080p video recording. 1/8
000 shutter w
Handsome retro styling
Very good image quality and dynamic range
With competitive high ISO performance
Lightning fast autofocusing
Excellent burst speeds (nearly 10fps at full res)
Top shutter speed of 1/8000 second
Sharp
Bright 17mm f/1.8 kit lens
Attractive retro design
Efficient and intuitive controls
Good performance
(Almost) infinitely customizable
Super fast autofocus and shooting speeds. Excellent inbody stabilization system. Extensive bracketing modes. Bright
Fast kit lens. Compact but still sturdy and comfortable. Good controls for both novices and advanced photographers
Excellent finish
Fast AF
Design
Quality of results
Handling
The editors didn't like
No panorama mode
99 frame intervalometer limit
Not weather-sealed
Flash easy to accidentally pop-up
Focus peaking doesn't work for movies
Quite pricey at time of launch.
The navigation button/dial is annoyingly awkward
And I wish the flash tilted
Poor color accuracy
Custom whitebalance not perfect
Highly modal interface
Not always ExposurePriority and frequently wrong LiveHistogram
Video recording delay at start and stop
Poorly placed tripod mount
Uncomfortable eyelets
Flimsy compartment do
Stabilization system is audible. EVF is not built-in. Lacks a standard mic input. Focus peaking and magnification could be better implemented. Wi-Fi could use more features
Heavier than some mirrorless models
Weak flash
Below average battery life
No builtin viewfinder (but EVF available in a kit or for separate purchase)
A bit pricey compared to the similar EM5
Which offers a builtin EVF and weather sealing at about the
Autofocus not as smart as we would have expected
Myriad features and customization options may be too confusing for some users
Noise filter aggressively removes detail from JPEG images
Limited WiFi features. Expensive for a mirrorless camera. Some onscreen touch icons are pretty small. Video options aren't as advanced as similarly priced cameras
Published: 2013-07-08, Author: Richard , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Attractive retro design, Efficient and intuitive controls, Good performance, (Almost) infinitely customizable
Autofocus not as smart as we would have expected, Myriad features and customization options may be too confusing for some users, Noise filter aggressively removes detail from JPEG images
All the staffers who had a chance to try out the E-P5 loved it, and we were sad to see it leave our hands. It's nicely designed, has a ton of features, and produces really nice images. The noise filter is a bit aggressive that results in less-than-sharp...
2x2 dial exposure control, 5-axis, 5EV built-in stabilisation, 1.03 million dot tilting LCD panel, Optional 2.36 million dot VF4 EVF, Focus peaking (albeit for still photos only), Touch focus for movies, Intervalometer and time-lapse.
No panorama mode, 99 frame intervalometer limit, Not weather-sealed, Flash easy to accidentally pop-up, Focus peaking doesn't work for movies, Quite pricey at time of launch.
The Olympus PEN E-P5 is a flagship model worthy of the name. It does exactly what manufacturers and retailers expect of a premium product - makes you yearn for it, regardless of whether you need or can afford it. It offers a truly compelling range of ...
Published: 2013-06-28, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
The Olympus PEN E-P5 renders extremely good photos for its class, and has a streamlined shooting design. Plus, it's fast
The navigation button/dial is annoyingly awkward, and I wish the flash tilted
An excellent entry in the Micro Four Thirds universe, the Olympus PEN E-P5 should please a lot of folks, but it's also expensive given that it doesn't deliver best-in-class photo quality.
Published: 2013-06-20, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Compact. In-body stabilization. Fast autofocus. Shoots at 9.7 frames per second. Large native lens library. Articulating rear LCD. Touch input support. Built-in flash. Hot shoe and accessory port. Easy Wi-Fi setup. 1080p video recording. 1/8,000 shutter w
Stabilization system is audible. EVF is not built-in. Lacks a standard mic input. Focus peaking and magnification could be better implemented. Wi-Fi could use more features
The Olympus PEN E-P5 is an extremely impressive mirrorless camera, but we prefer its sibling, the Olympus OM-D EM-5....
Abstract: The E-P5 justifiably reclaims Olympus flagship status from the OM-D E-M5 After two years we should not be surprised that Olympus has finally replaced the Pen E-P3, which did a solid if unspectacular stint as the flagship model of the Olympus Pen came...
Very low image noise, Excellent retention of fine details, Good metering system, Reliable Automatic WhiteBalance, Superb builtin image stabilization, Classleading shutterlag and blackout, Fast contrastdetect AF, Very good shottoshot and drive speed, Very
Poor color accuracy, Custom whitebalance not perfect, Highly modal interface, Not always ExposurePriority and frequently wrong LiveHistogram, Video recording delay at start and stop, Poorly placed tripod mount, Uncomfortable eyelets, Flimsy compartment do
The Olympus PEN E-P5 mirrorless camera offers an advanced feature-set in a compact metal body. It has a 16 megapixels CMOS sensor with 2X crop-factor, capable of ISO 100 - 25600, 9 FPS continuous drive and 1080p HD video capture.As the leading model in th...
Abstract: 1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Size compared4. Design and Operation5. Design and Operation6. Controls7. Focus Peaking and Wi-Fi8. Other Features Olympus PEN E-P5 Hands-on Preview May 2012 | By Andy Westlake Preview based on a pre-production Olympus ...
Great image quality, Good ease of use, Fast performance
The menu system is a little too helpful and its tips end up obscuring other menu items, Frame rate for Art filters still isn't smooth
The retro styling of the Olympus PEN E-P5 cloaks what is essentially a technical powerhouse when it comes to cameras. We love the image quality and ease of use of this camera, and its Wi-Fi feature is so far the best we've used for transferring photos to...
Excellent ergonomics and design; Build quality is pretty solid; Fantastic image quality; Great menu system; Art modes can be modified and bracketed; Built-in flash; Battery life lasted better than we expected; WiFi control works tremendously well for both
Autofocus seems to be a little louder than it should be; Paint wears down quickly; Vari-angle LCD doesn't have a lot of movement;
With the compact camera market in decline and interchangeable devices coming out in droves, consumers eager to buy a camera they can grow with are truly spoiled for choice. Nearly every manufacturer has something decent, and the old idea of “pick it up an...
Abstract: DateAugust 29, 2013 (1) Read later This 16-megapixel micro four-thirds interchangeable lens camera slots in alongside the OMD E-M5 with which it shares components and features. The difference is the OMD has an electronic viewfinder where the ...
