Olympus PEN E-P5
Camera summary
The Olympus PEN E-P5, made by Olympus, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Oct. 3, 2013.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
4.1 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.4 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus PEN E-P3, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus PEN E-P3
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 35 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
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| Af center | No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
| Af selective | Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - |
| Number of focus points | 35 |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 22.8 |
| DXO dynamic range | 12.4 |
| DXO low light ISO | 895.0 |
| DXO overall score | 72.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
| partial | No |
| spot | Yes |
General |
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| AKA | - |
| announced | Oct. 3, 2013 |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| brand | Olympus |
| msrp | $458.99 |
| model | Olympus PEN E-P5 |
| predecessor model | Olympus E-P3 |
Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | 2× |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus range | - |
| Number of lenses | 128 |
Other features |
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| GPS | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) |
| Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 9.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 330 shots |
| Battery model | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 420 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | Yes |
| Screen resolution | - |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Tilting |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | - |
| Max image resolution | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 16 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | No |
| Video formats | H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | Electronic (optional) |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder |