Olympus Pen E-PL5 + 14-42/3.5-5.6 + 40-150/4.0-5.6
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12 years ago
OK Camera
The manual zoom lens requires new operating skills if you have only used a point-and-shoot camera with power zoom. Manual zoom and focusing would be easier with a built-in viewfinder.
Pros:
- At a sale price of about $250 or less this is a good camera and a step above many point-and-shoot cameras
- The E-PL3 is small and relatively light weight, with acceptable battery life and takes good quality 12-megapixel images.
Cons:
- The HDMI output is finicky
- It doesn't work with my SONY 55" TV or with my high-end Dell LCD monitor, but does work when plugged into my Onkyo receiver
12 years ago
Awesome!
I am a novice when it comes to cameras, digital or otherwise. All of the other reviews, seemed to be speaking French, at least for a novice, like me. So I decided it would be a good idea for me to write a review from the "novice" perspective.
13 years ago
This is my walk-around camera. I am a Nikon guy but my SLR is a pig and I wanted something smaller. For the longest time I hesitated to go the four thirds route because of the smaller sensor but I got over it. This is a wonderful camera. It's small, light and solidly built.
13 years ago
Olympus E-PL5
The E-PL5 comes bundled with the distinctly plastic-y feeling, retractable M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R lens (one of over 20 available dedicated Micro Four Thirds lenses), with an interchangeable 'decoration ring', and the same sleek, chic retro styling we'd expect from the Pen range.
13 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL5
This Micro Four-Thirds camera delivers one of the best compromises between image quality and size while keeping a great amount of versatility thanks to an extensive lineup of compatible lenses.
Pros:
- Very low image noise
- Reliable metering
- Good white-balance
- Quick shot-to-shot speed
- Fast contrast-detect AF
- Short shutter-lag
- Generally responsive
- Effective built-in stabilization
- Excellent automatic
- High level of customization
Cons:
- Poor color accuracy
- Focus hunts in low light
- Long black-out
- Display not always
- Low contrast LCD
- Modal EC interface
- ½s Video record delay
- Uncomfortable strap eyelets
- Flimsy battery and memory door
13 years ago
Olympus has infused its mid-range PEN with OM-D DNA to positive results.
Although we had some issues with the camera's ergonomics and menu system, the E-PL5 nevertheless impressed us on its technical merits. There's just enough power here for point-and-shoot users who want to stretch their legs a bit, though more advanced users will likely get frustrated with the rather...
13 years ago
Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 : Hands On Review Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 Comments & Questions ( write your own! ) Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 Reviews
Olympus, along with Panasonic, helped to create the Micro Four Thirds standard and now they've attempted to perfect it with their new model that improves both on the predecessors and other cameras in their lineup-it even includes the same 16 megapixel sensor as their flagship model, the OM-D E-M5.
13 years ago
The Olympus PEN E-PL5 shares the same 16-megapixel sensor and processing engine as its big brother, the OM-D E-M5. But it houses those electronics in a smaller, lighter, and less expensive package. And that alone should earn consideration for this handsome micro four-thirds camera .
13 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL5 Review
For users upgrading from a simple point-and-shoot to an interchangeable lens camera, the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 is a very good model to transition to. Out of the box, the E-PL5 takes great photos. It does take time, however, to learn some of the features of the camera, for which there are plenty.
Pros:
- Fast autofocusing system
- Takes very good photos
- Tilting screen for angled shots or self-portraits
- Special effects and filters allow you to take fun pictures
Cons:
- Requires playing around to learn features and settings
- Lens is a bit big on what is otherwise a compact camera
- Higher price tag when there's a comparable Olympus camera with similar features
13 years ago
A big thank you to Photo John for his posts, other mirrorless camera comparisons and giving me the confidence to make the purchase. I am a happy Olympus E-PL5 user! I also agree with Megan's closing review comments here: http://reviews.photographyreview.com/olympus-e-pl5-review-cuba/4 She states,...
Pros:
- • Price is about half of the OM-D EM-5
- but with many of the same same features and amazing sensor found in this model (Photography Review's Photo John top camera of 2012 - http://reviews.photographyreview.com/2012-camera-of-the-year-olympus-om-d-e-m5
- • Compact design
- flip up screen
- • Intelligent
Cons:
- • Hot shoe flash doesn't have a big/powerful range (would have also preferred a pop-up
- • Charger unit should be smaller and wall mounted
- • Lacks a viewfinder
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