Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs Olympus PEN E-PL5
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Brand
Olympus
Olympus
Model
OM-D E-M5
PEN E-PL5
Released
2012
2012
Announcement Date
February 08, 2012
September 17, 2012
Camera Type
MirrorlessMirrorlessCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Olympus PEN E-PL5
Megapixels
16.1 MP
16.1 MP
Image Resolution
4608 x 3456 px
4608 x 3456 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
13 x 17.3 mm
13 x 17.3 mm
Sensor Format
Micro Four ThirdsMicro Four ThirdsFrame Rate
9 fps
8 fps
Lens Mount
Micro 4/3
Micro 4/3
Image Processor
TruePic VI
TruePic VI
Aspect Ratio
4:34:3Minimum ISO (Native)
200
200
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
25,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
200
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
25600
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
35
35
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
None
Viewfinder Resolution
1,440,000 dots
N/A
Video
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Olympus PEN E-PL5
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HDFull HDMax Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV, AVI
MOV, AVI
Features
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Olympus PEN E-PL5
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
OLED
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"3"Screen Resolution
610,000 dots
460,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Olympus PEN E-PL5
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
BLN-1
BLS-5
Battery Life
310 shots
360 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.8 bits
22.8 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12.3 EVs
12.3 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
826
889
Scores
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User Scores
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