Testseek.com have collected 115 expert reviews of the Olympus Pen E-P5 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus Pen E-P5.
July 2013
(85%)
115 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
132 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Image quality is outstanding. Even shooting routinely at high ISO speeds
The pictures are clean and free of noise. Focus
Exposure and white balance are consistently spoton
Image quality is outstanding. Even shooting routinely at high ISO speeds the pictures are clean and free of noise. Focus
Exposure and white balance
Even in difficult multilight situations
Are consistently spoton.
Great image quality
Good ease of use
Fast performance
Incredibly quick autofocus. Very fast performance overall. Intuitive dual dial control system. Focus peaking. Great image quality.
Fantastic screen
Lots of art filters
Builtin WiFi
1/8000 sec shutter speed
Excellent ergonomics and design
Build quality is pretty solid
Fantastic image quality
Great menu system
Art modes can be modified and bracketed
Built-in flash
Battery life lasted better than we expected
WiFi control works tremendously well for both
The editors didn't like
The Super Control Panel one of the glories of this camera and the Large Superfine JPEG setting are hidden under layers of menus. You will never find these things by accident and even with the ondisc user manual
Should you ever open it
You are unlikely t
The Super Control Panel – one of the glories of this camera – and the Large Superfine JPEG setting are hidden under layers of menus. You will never find these things by accident and even with the ondisc user manual
You are unlike
The menu system is a little too helpful and its tips end up obscuring other menu items
Frame rate for Art filters still isn't smooth
Handgrip is not removable. Only one frame rate for video recording
No builtin viewfinder
Limited remote shooting
Kit lens a little disappointing
Autofocus seems to be a little louder than it should be
Abstract: Recently we compared the Canon and Nikon systems to see what each had to offer. In this head-to-head we look beyond the big two; our Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-P5 comparison aims to find out which is the best enthusiast-level camera.Introducing the contende...
Handsome retro styling, Very good image quality and dynamic range, with competitive high ISO performance, Lightning fast autofocusing, Excellent burst speeds (nearly 10fps at full res), Top shutter speed of 1/8000 second, Sharp, bright 17mm f/1.8 kit lens
Heavier than some mirrorless models, Weak flash, Below average battery life, No builtin viewfinder (but EVF available in a kit or for separate purchase), A bit pricey compared to the similar EM5, which offers a builtin EVF and weather sealing at about the
The Olympus E-P5 takes the best of its predecessor, the E-P3, and many features from the acclaimed OM-D E-M5, and adds a few new wrinkles of its own to make it the company's best PEN-series Micro Four Thirds camera yet. Key new features include 5-axis im...
By Josh Fate Olympus's newest leader in the Digital "PEN" series is the E-P5, a rangefinder style model that features many of the same, powerful components and features of their flagship OM-D E-M1. Sporting a 16-Megapixel Live MOS imaging sensor, TrueP...
Published: 2013-09-22, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Olympus' Pen E-P5 is a well-thought-out, elegant little camera with enough imaging and performance prowess to satisfy a huge number of shooters. It might not deliver the most resolution you can get from an ILC, but it certainly delivers sufficient resolut...
Super fast autofocus and shooting speeds. Excellent inbody stabilization system. Extensive bracketing modes. Bright, fast kit lens. Compact but still sturdy and comfortable. Good controls for both novices and advanced photographers
Limited WiFi features. Expensive for a mirrorless camera. Some onscreen touch icons are pretty small. Video options aren't as advanced as similarly priced cameras
Quality: above averageWhy you'd buy the P5: plenty of control.Why you wouldn't: too good for run-of-the-mill snap-shooting!I liked the P5 but felt some of the controls unnecessary: like the two control dials.Olympus PEN E-P5 SpecificationsImage Sensor: 16...
Published: 2013-07-29, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
As the new top of the range PEN, the E-P5 has a good balance of features, best build of any PEN models to date and the best performing MFT sensor currently available. However, models such as the Nikon D7100, which adopts a new sensor, and, to a lesser ext...
Abstract: Olympus PEN E-P5 Review: the new 16-megapixel Olympus E-P5 offers a sleek retro body design, built-in Wi-Fi and the same sensor as the OM-D. But how does it perform? Find out in our E-P5 video review.The Olympus PEN E-P5, the manufacturer's latest flagshi...
Excellent finish; Fast AF; Design; Quality of results; Handling
Price compared to rivals; lack of EVF
We love the beautiful premium finish and styling Olympus E-P5, while the overhauled controls make it a much more satisfying experience to shoot with over previous models. Then there's the image quality – while it can't quite compete for out-and-out deta...
The Olympus E-P5 is a compelling mix of old and new, fusing together a gorgeous retro design with the latest 21st-century technology to create the most stylish and advanced PEN yet. It's not perfect though - fitting the expensive VF-4 viewfinder makes th...
