SeekerOlympus PEN E-P5
The Olympus PEN E-P5 is an extremely impressive mirrorless camera, but we prefer its sibling, the Olympus OM-D EM-5.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- 16MP CMOS Four Thirds format sensor
- Twin control dials (front and rear) with '2x2' dual-mode option
- 1/8000 sec top shutter speed, 1/320 sec flash sync
- '5-axis' image stabilization with automatic panning detection ('S-IS Auto')
- ISO 'LOW' (100 equiv) - ISO 25,600
- Up to 9 fps shooting (5.0 fps with continuous AF)
- Focus 'peaking' display
PROS
+ Compact.
+ In-body stabilization.
+ Fast autofocus.
+ Shoots at 9.7 frames per second.
+ Large native lens library.
+ Articulating rear LCD.
+ Touch input support.
+ Built-in flash.
+ Hot shoe and accessory port.
+ Easy Wi-Fi setup.
+ 1080p video recording.
+ 1/8,000 shutter with 1/320 sync.
CONS
- Stabilization system is audible.
- EVF is not built-in.
- Lacks a standard mic input.
- Focus peaking and magnification could be better implemented.
- Wi-Fi could use more features.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on June 20, 2013
The Olympus PEN E-P5 is an extremely impressive mirrorless camera, but we prefer its sibling, the Olympus OM-D EM-5.
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By TrustedReviews on July 19, 2013
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