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13 years ago
Olympus E-PL5 review
Successor to the E-PL3 we reviewed this time last year, the E-PL5 has skipped a number to become the fourth generation interchangeable lens Micro Four Thirds system compact from Olympus (the same technology the Panasonic G5 uses).
Pros:
- Starter option with sophisticated design
- tilting touchscreen LCD screen aids visibility and makes for intuitive use
- dedicated video record button falls readily under the thumb
- image stabilisation built into camera body rather than lens
Cons:
- Small backplate buttons
- but criticism otherwise similar to that of its E-PL3 predecessor
- namely we miss the integral flash and handgrip of the E-PL2
- and bemoan the plastic-y clip-on flash
- plastic-y clip on grip and plastic-y kit lens provided in lieu
13 years ago
Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 Review
The Olympus E-PL5 is the successor to the E-PL3 and is targeted at enthusiasts and consumers that want more power than their point and shoot may give, but also want better image quality. Conversely, the E-PL5 was also designed with a unique crowd of shooters in mind.
13 years ago
Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 Review
The Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 is the latest compact Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus, sitting above the
Pros:
- 16 megapixel sensor from E-M5
- Excellent image quality
- Screen tilts forwards
- ISO noise performance
- 2 year warranty
- HDR Bracketing
- Live Bulb/Live Time feature
- Kit lens performs well
- In-body Image Stabilisation
- Art Filters massively upgraded
- 8fps continuous shooting
Cons:
- Lacks panoramic mode
- HDR doesn't auto merge
- software provided doesn't merge
- Advanced menus can seem daunting initially
13 years ago
Review: Olympus E-PL5 Micro 4/3s Camera Is A Slim, Multi-Lens Shooter
Features: 16-megapixel "Live MOS" sensor and TruePic VI image processor Tilting touchscreen Replaceable lenses Includes flash adapter MSRP: $700 Pros: Amazingly small and light Excellent touchscreen controls Fast shutter speed Cons: Tricky focus without flash Optional handgrip isn't pre-installed
Pros:
- Amazingly small and light
- Excellent touchscreen controls
- Fast shutter speed
Cons:
- Tricky focus without flash
- Optional handgrip isn't pre-installed
- Expensive
13 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL5 review
Is the latest PEN more than just an incremental upgrade? We find out in the What Digital Camera Olympus PEN E-PL5 review
13 years ago
Olympus E-PL5
During the fall of 2012, Olympus announced two new Micro Four Thirds PEN series cameras, the "Mini" E-PM2 and the "Lite" E-PL5. Spec-wise, both cameras are virtually identical -- both are advanced Micro Four Thirds camera systems that offer DSLR-quality imagery and video in the bodies of...
13 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL5
First off, the Olympus E-PL5 inherits the exceptional 16-megapixel sensor from the groundbreaking OM-D E-M5, one of our all-time favorite cameras we've ever reviewed. Bolstered by this sensor and the TruePic VI image processor (also borrowed from the E-M5), the image quality we saw from the E-PL5...
Pros:
- Excellent image quality (especially for the price!)
- with good color and dynamic range
- thanks to the 16-megapixel sensor borrowed from the acclaimed Olympus OM-D E-M5
- Great high ISO performance for its class
- Extremely compact and lightweight design
- with well-thought-out ergonomics and control...
Cons:
- Camera may be too small for some
- Labyrinthine menus that are confusing and frustrating can take hours to figure out
- Autofocus isn't as fast and accurate as we'd like for shooting fast-motion action
- Continuous shooting falls to a mediocre 3.5 frames per second when tracking AF is enabled
- At
13 years ago
Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5
The Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 ($699.99 direct with lens) is the mid-level entry in the company's line of compact Micro Four Thirds cameras . It's a bit bigger than the PEN E-PM2 , but doesn't quite have the advanced control layout found in the PEN E-P3 .
Pros:
- Tilting rear display
- Optional EVF available
- Removable front grip
- In-camera art filters
- Sharp kit lens
- Good high ISO performance.
Cons:
- No built-in flash
13 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL5 Review
The whole idea behind MILCs is to provide photo-enthusiasts with a viable alternative to their heavy and bulky DSLR cameras. Although it's considerably lighter and more compact as compared to DSLR cameras, the problem with these cameras (especially with Micro 4/3 cameras) is that its sensor is much...
13 years ago
A aps-c equivalent quality but in the size of a 4/3 camera is nothing more I can ask for from olympus.
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