Olympus PEN E-PL5

81

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

47
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Olympus PEN E-PL5

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
72.0
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Color depth
 Great color depth
22.8 bits
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.3 EV
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
External flash not needed
 
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differences

Advantages of the Olympus PEN E-PL5
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 72.0 vs 55.0
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 More than 30% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.3 EV vs 10.6 EV
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 1.7 f-stops more dynamic range
Color depth Better color depth 22.8 bits vs 20.8 bits
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 Distinguishes 2 more bits of color
Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 889 ISO vs 703 ISO
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 The PEN E-PL5 has a slight edge (0.3 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
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 The PEN E-PL5's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Startup delay Less startup delay 600 ms vs 1400 ms
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 2.3x less delay when turning on
Battery life Longer battery life 360 shots vs 310 shots
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 Around 20% more shots per battery charge
Focus points Slightly more focus points 35 vs 23
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 8 fps vs 4.2 fps
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 More than 90% faster continuous shooting
Size Slightly smaller 111x64x38 mm vs 116x68x39 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GX1
Movie continuous focus Continuous video focus Yes vs No
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 Record movies without worrying about focus
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Lowest price Cheaper $234.00 vs $767.67
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 The best price we've seen is $534 cheaper (3.3x less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

Olympus PEN E-PL5 Olympus PEN E-PL5
81 vs 47
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Olympus PEN E-PL5.

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Touch screen Have touch screens Help
Less buttons
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
External flash Each supports an external flash Help
Better lighting
Supports 24p No support for 24p Help
Missing that film look
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
460k dots
Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
Can only preview photos on the screen

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus PEN E-PM2

Olympus PEN E-PM2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$627 with 14-42mm lens
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PEN E-PM2 vs the PEN E-PL5
Compare the PEN E-PM2 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus PEN E-P3

Olympus PEN E-P3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$369 with 14-42mm lens
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Screen type Has an OLED screen
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Light sensitivity Significantly lower maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PEN E-P3 vs the PEN E-PL5
Compare the PEN E-P3 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-5R

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$598 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Lens availability Slightly fewer lenses available
Compare the NEX-5R vs the PEN E-PL5
Compare the NEX-5R vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$924 - $1,000 body only

$1,024 with 14-42mm lens
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the PEN E-PL5
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix GF6

Panasonic Lumix GF6

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$599 with 14-42mm lens
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Lumix GF6 vs the PEN E-PL5
Compare the Lumix GF6 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the PEN E-PL5
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3

Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 with 14-42mm lens
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Compare the PEN Lite E-PL3 vs the PEN E-PL5
Compare the PEN Lite E-PL3 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

Olympus PEN E-PL5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Pen E-P5

Olympus Pen E-P5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 body only

$1,449 with 17mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Battery life Shorter battery life
Weight Heavier
Compare the Pen E-P5 vs the PEN E-PL5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$348 - $398
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Low light performance Significantly more noise at high ISO
Startup delay Much more startup delay
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$799 with 14-45mm lens
Battery life Longer battery life
Color depth Better color depth
Touch screen No touch screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

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