Olympus Pen E-PL5 + 14-42/3.5-5.6 + 40-150/4.0-5.6
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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 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 PEN E-PL5 compact system camera]
This 16 megapixel camera uses the same sensor as the OMD E-M5, which means good low light, low noise performance and, with the kit lens, fast auto focus. The touch sensitive LCD swivels on one plane. Focus can be set and shutter fired with one touch on the critical point on the screen.
13 years ago
This one is a Winner!
I moved up from an Olympus PL2 to this PL5. The added technology of larger sensor, tilt LCD screen, touch focus/shutter, are vast improvements to increate your photographic creativity. I had to give up the pop up flash on the PL2, but a little external fill flash unit IS included in the kit.
Pros:
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Battery Life
- Great image stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons:
- Complicated Controls
13 years ago
Olympus E-PL5 Review: Top-Notch Guts In An Awkward Body
Olympus has seen great success in the mirrorless camera world with its PEN series. The line's latest iteration is the E-PL5, a micro four thirds camera that shares a few details with its more expensive brother, the OMD-EM5. It shoots beautifully - what's the catch?
13 years ago
Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 review
The Olympus E-PL5, otherwise known as the "PEN Lite", is the fourth iteration of the E-PL series. It's been a bit of a roller-coaster ride since this Micro Four Thirds series' conception: we've had moments of brilliance such as the retro design; but brilliance occasionally marred by apparent madness...
Pros:
- Great image quality as per OM-D E-M5
- decent build quality
- useful Art Filters
- touchscreen
- full range of Micro Four Thirds lenses
Cons:
- Flash is hotshoe-mounted only (not necessarily a problem)
- plastic grip looks a bit cheap
- continuous autofocus still not quite there
- ISO 200 minimum
13 years ago
Olympus has seen great success in the mirrorless camera world with its PEN series. The line's latest iteration is the E-PL5, a micro 4/3 camera that shares a few details with its more expensive brother, the OMD-EM5. It shoots beautifully—what's the catch?
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