Olympus Pen E-PL5 + 14-42/3.5-5.6 + 40-150/4.0-5.6
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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 E-PL5 review
Offering the power of a DSLR within the dimensions of a near pocket compact, the maker's latest retro-styled compact system camera arrives in the Olympus E-PL5, also known as the 'Pen Lite'. It's the direct successor to last summer's Olympus E-PL3 , as there was no E-PL4.
Pros:
- Sophisticated design
- Tilting touch-screen
- Anti shake built into camera
Cons:
- Small backplate buttons
- Plasticky kit lens
- Lacks convincing grip
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 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 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
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 camera!
The camera has performed exceptionaly well. The amazing detail and color has lived up to its hype. Even the kit lens has been exceptionally sharp for a starter lens, although the focal lengths are a bit limited, especially when photographing things like garden landscapes or trying to zoom in on...
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons:
- no complaints
12 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL5
The Olympus E-Pl5 boasts of a large number of features in a very compact body. It has the same sensor and image processor as the more expensive OM-D E-M5 and dishes out some rather amazing images. It is easy to use for the most part, but feels a little cramped.
Pros:
- Very fast AF
- even in Touch mode
- Very good image quality
- Very fast burst mode of 8 frames per second
Cons:
- Frustrating menu system
- The back of the camera feels extremely cramped
12 years ago
Olympus PEN PL5: DSLR-like quality with price and lightness of compact cameras
The video goes over the camera features, and provides beginners with some useful tips, showcasing the camera's arty filters that let you create masterpieces without reverting back to photoshop. Stick till the end, there's also a link for a competition that can make you win this camera.
12 years ago
I like this camera because it produces good pictures with colours that suit me. In addition : 1. It has a decent viewfinder (accessory) because even in gloomy England an LCD screen often becomes useless as soon as a bit of sunshine appears. 2.
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