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OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS E-P5 16.1MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD- Body Only (Black)
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Supported File Format | RAW, JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO(3D still) |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift |
Optical Zoom | 2 x |
Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Brand | OM SYSTEM |
Model Name | Olympus E-P5 |
About this item
- 5 Axis Image Stabilization with IS auto
- Built in flash with Wireless Capability
- Built in WiFi
- Interval shooting with Time Lapse Video
- 9 frames per second sequential shooting
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Picture quality | — | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
Image stabilization | — | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
Auto focus | — | — | 5.0 | 4.4 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Adorama | Amazon.com |
display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | OLED |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | Interchangeable | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
zoom type | — | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom | — |
shooting modes | Portrait, Landscape, Automatic | 16 | 16 | Automatic |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Micro USB, Bluetooth, GPS |
video resolution | FHD 1080p | 4K DCI 2160p | 4K DCI 2160p | 3840 x 2160 (4K) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps |
optical zoom | 2 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x | 0 multiplier x |
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Designed with a modern twist to the original PEN F, fans of the award-winner Olympus PEN family of cameras now have the PEN E-P5. The flagship PEN body that delivers that delivers a portable, premium quality experience. The E-P5 is packed with the latest innovations Olympus technology has to offer including 1/8000s Shutter Speed, 5-Axis Image Stabilization, "F.A.S.T" AF Speed, Built-In Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance ) capability, 2x2 dial control and more.
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YOU DON'T TAKE PICTURES. YOU CONNECT.
Designed with a modern twist to the original PEN F, fans of the award-winning Olympus PEN family of cameras now have the PEN E-P5. The flagship PEN body that delivers a portable, premium quality experience. The E-P5 is packed with the latest innovations Olympus technology has to offer including 1/8000s Shutter Speed, 5-Axis Image Stabilization, "F.A.S.T" AF Speed, Built-In Wi-Fi capability*, 2x2 dial control and more.
Advanced Design for a New Generation
The Olympus PEN E-P5 carries on the essence of the design found in all Olympus PEN cameras and advances its appearance to a new level. Exacting attention was given to materials, form, texture and color. The body was designed to be seamless; no external fasteners can be seen on the sides, front or top of the body. Form and operability of dials, levers and buttons are positioned for optimal ease-of-use and comfort.
*Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
INCREDIBLE SPEED
1/8000s Mechanical Shutter
The E-P5 is the world's first mirrorless** camera equipped with a 1/8000 sec. high-speed mechanical shutter which allows you to freeze action without blur. Use prime lenses at their maximum aperture allowing you to capture beautifully defocused background images even in very bright daylight.
**As of May 2013, Excluding the Electronic Shutter
Precise Flash Sync up to 1/320s
Syncing your flash with fast shutter speeds is typically tricky; the flash is just too fast! The E-P5's shutter can sync with the built-in flash at shutter speeds up to 1/320s. This maximum sync speed gives you greater flexibility choosing the correct exposure settings when shooting outdoors in bright of back-lit conditions where fill flash on your subject is desirable.
9fps Sequential Shooting
High-speed sequential shooting as fast as 9fps can be accomplished when using the Tracking AF (C-AF+Tr), which works in tandem with the Autofocus to follow your subject.
F.A.S.T AF - Touch Focus and Short Release Time Lag
The F.A.S.T (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System is able to focus at an incredible speed and offers 35 separate focus areas that are spread over the image area. Four different AF area sizes can be selected - the smallest of which makes pin-point AF accuracy possible on even the smallest of macro subjects. Selectable 3x3 groups within the 35 areas are especially effective when you need to match the AF area pattern to your particular subject. And with a time lag of only 0.044 seconds*** instant photo opportunities will not get way from you even if you are photographing a subject moving at high speeds.
*** When pressing the shutter halfway with IS Off. Battery consumption will increase and the number of shots that can be taken reduced by about 60 shots (CIPA standard).
OPTIMAL IMAGE QUALITY
5-Axis Image Stabilization with IS Auto
The PEN E-P5 is equipped with 5-Axis image stabilization system with IS-Auto. 5-Axis IS compensates for vertical, horizontal, and rotational camera shake that conventional 2-axis systems of the past have been unable to handle. While the new IS-Auto mode detects both vertical and horizontal panning and automatically deactivates image stabilization on the panning axis. IS-Auto will allow you to make spectacular panning photos of a speedy car.
5-Axis IS is built into the camera body to ensure effective stabilization with all lenses, its unique design makes it particularly effective when taking high-magnification telephoto shots, macro close-ups, and long exposures. In addition, it can be activated by pressing the shutter button halfway, so you can also use it to stabilize the viewfinder or LCD image and obtain a crisp, clear view of your subject that makes it easy to frame and compose your shots.
16MP Live MOS
Featuring the 16 megapixel Live MOS sensor of the OM-D E-M5, the Olympus Micro Four Thirds fourth generation PEN E-P5, is optimized to maximize the performance of all mZuiko digital lenses in any shooting condition. Improvements to the sensitivity and read-out speed of the existing sensor makes shooting and Full HD movie recording possible.
TruePic VI Image Processor
TruePic VI Image Processor, designed specifically for the Olympus PEN, features Real Color Technology for improved color reproduction (especially colors such as emerald green, yellow, and gold) and improved color gradation. The faster processor also allows for a shorter recovery time between shots.
BUILT-IN WIFI
WiFi Connectivity
Get connected instantly. Touch the WiFi icon on the PEN E-P5's LCD to connect to your smartphone using the Olympus I.O Share SmartPhone app. Select images you want to share, add them to your share list, and quickly and easily send images with the touch of a single button.
Remote Shutter Release via Smartphone
Take control of your PEN E-P5, without even touching it! Using the Olympus I.O.Share smartphone app you can preview your composition, choose the AF point and release the shutter; perfect for tripod and self-portrait shooting.
QR Code Connection
Sync your PEN E-P5 to your smartphone in an instant. With the new "QR Code Connect" you take a shot of the QR code on the camera’s LCD monitor with your smartphone and your camera and smartphone are sync’d instantly using the OI.Share's private connection.
GPS Capability
Geotags can be easily added to your photos by simply sending the high-precision GPS log data recorded by OI.Share to your camera. This function of the E-P5 allows you to use map functions on Olympus Viewer 3 or other applications supporting GPS log data.
CREATIVE FUNCTIONALITY
Photo Story
You can easily create a combination of photos by selecting one of four themes. Each theme allows you to create a photo story of a certain flair with just a single touch. Choose Standard to capture three images in single layout to tell a story. Select "Speed" that allows continuous seamless shooting of 5 images and combines them into one image, Choose "Zoom-In/Zoom-Out" to captures two images at two different distances into one image, or select "Fun Frames" and create images that mimic Film style and Polaroids.
Art Filters and Variations
Twelve in-camera Art Filters are enhanced by new filter variations, art effects and bracketing. Photographers can use Art Filters in all shooting modes as well as when shooting HD movies.
The Twelve in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale and Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Gentle Sepia, Cross Process, Key Line, Dramatic Tone and NEW Watercolor) are enhanced by new filter variations, art effects and bracketing. Also, the E-P5 now features the Monochrome Art Filter Effect, where the Picture Tone effect can change the color from normal monotone to sepia, blue, purple, and green.
RAW Development with Art Filter Bracketing
If you can't make up your mind about choosing a filter, you can use the Art Filter Bracketing function to generate multiple pictures with Art Filters with a single shot and then view them as a slideshow. Art Filter Bracketing can be applied to recorded RAW format data by in-camera RAW processing.
Interval Shooting with Time Lapse Video
Interval shooting allows 1-99 shots, from 1 second to 24 hour time interval to easily shoot a series of pictures. he E-P5 also has a valuable feature that easily converts a series of pictures taken using interval shooting into a time-lapse movie (Max 10 seconds movie at 99 shots).
ULTIMATE CONTROL
2 x 2 Dial Control with Custom Lever
2x2 dial control on the E-P5 gives you ultimate control with two dials and a function lever, allowing direct access to aperture/shutter speed,, exposure compensation, ISO settings, and white balance - directly by dial.
In addition, the Fn lever can be used to switch Movie button functions and focus modes.
Super Spot AF and Focus Peaking
Super Spot AF helps you to accurately bring even extremely small subjects into focus, allowing you to select an area even smaller than the AF point. With Small AF Target, you can set your focus even more precisely by reducing the size of the Spot AF target. The E-P5 also features Focus Peaking, which brings shots into focus manually such as when taking photos using OM or Four Thirds glass.
Live Bulb with Histogram
Now, when shooting in the "Live Bulb" mode, you can see the progression of exposure and the live Histogram shows you how exposure is distributed across all points of the image.
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Auto Focus Technology | Selective single-point, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View, Contrast Detection, Touch |
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Display Resolution Maximum | 1036800 |
Photo Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 16.1 MP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 16.1 MP |
Frame Rate | 30 FPS |
White balance settings | Auto |
Self Timer Duration | 10 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Fine |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift |
Flash Modes Description | [ST] Standard flash modes (Auto, On, Off, etc.) |
Flash Sync Speed | 1/320 sec |
Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW, MPO(3D still) |
Video Capture Format | AVC |
Video Capture Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Video Standard | MPEG 4 |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 1 Ounces |
Battery Life | 330 Photos |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 9 |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11g |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography, Videography |
Form Factor | Mirrorless |
Hardware Interface | PictBridge, HDMI, SDXC, SDHC |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Audio Output Type | internal |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
GPS | None |
Lens Type | Interchangeable |
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Optical Zoom | 2 x |
Digital Zoom | 2 |
Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
Autofocus Points | 35 |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 25600 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Program AE, Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Automatic |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Shooting Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Automatic |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
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Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
Touch Screen Type | Yes |
Model Name | Olympus E-P5 |
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Brand | OM SYSTEM |
Model Number | V204050BU000 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #598,391 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,809 in Mirrorless Cameras |
ASIN | B00CI3R7BM |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Camera Body Only |
Specification Met | ISO |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.8 x 1.46 x 2.72 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.93 Pounds |
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Customers like the features, image quality, and size of the digital camera. For example, they mention that it has a fast top shutter, and takes beautiful pictures. That said, some appreciate the size advantage of micro 43 is measurable. That being said, they say the performance is incredible, and the autofocus is fast and accurate.
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Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera. They mention that it takes beautiful pictures, has beautiful saturation, and is easy to adjust on the fly. Some say that the camera feels and looks great.
"...I use it with the 12-40mm pro lens and this combination has awesome image quality with beautiful saturation and colors with subtle gradations...." Read more
"...i missed having built in flash on the omd. the one here is very nice and it's output is easy to tweek on the fly via the scp...." Read more
"...A beautiful jewel. Excellent camera - one of Oly's best. I use this for almost everything..." Read more
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera. They mention that the performance is incredible, the operational speed is amazing, and the autofocus is amazingly fast and accurate. They also say that it is one of Olympus's best cameras and can shoot at 11 frames per second.
"...also this camera has a faster top shutter - 1/8000 - which allows wide open shooting in broad daylight. neither the em10 nor the em5 have that...." Read more
"...A beautiful jewel. Excellent camera - one of Oly's best. I use this for almost everything..." Read more
"...2. Autofocus is amazingly fast and accurate. I use the Olympus fast glass (17mm, 25mm, 45mm 1.8) and it nails it time and again, even wide open...." Read more
"The performance of this camera is incredible. In virtually all respects it has exceeded expectations...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the features of the digital camera. They mention that it has a small size, big power, and lots of features. However, some customers find the menus complicated.
"This is a keeper. It's quiet, has all the features you could ever need and takes beautiful pictures...." Read more
"...the camera just feels and looks great.menus are complicated, but coming from the omd i was already acclimated...." Read more
"...The combination of small size, big power and lots of features make it a great choice. No regrets whatsoever...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the digital camera. They mention that the combination of small size, big power, and lots of features makes it a great choice.
"...bottom line for me is the size advantage of micro 43 is measurable..." Read more
"...In virtually all respects it has exceeded expectations. The combination of small size, big power and lots of features make it a great choice...." Read more
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I'm upgrading from a Panasonic GF1, which, I'm realizing in retrospect, is probably one of the best digital cameras ever made. It took great pictures, all the buttons and dials you needed to control your photography were laid out in front of your thumb. It worked, and it took 5 years of owning it before I realized how intuitively and well it worked--not until my E-P5 arrived in the mail.
Pretend we're talking about your car. You can make the brake pedal control the volume of the radio or stop the car or adjust the wipers. You can make the FM tuner dial switch radio stations or adjust the RPM or increase the intensity of the headlights. The glove compartment handle--you want that to open the glove compartment, or would you prefer it to pop the trunk? Oh, by the way, whatever you decide, you have to program a mainframe with punchcards to get anything to happen.
I've been trying to figure out how to make this camera usable since I turned it on. Aren't there designers and engineers at Olympus whose jobs are to make the controls not a jigsaw puzzle? And then, for all its stunning, needless complexity, some of the controls don't even work! You can save "myset" configurations of settings and controls and assign them to spots on the control dial on top of the camera. Thing is, only some of the settings are saved when you access them via the control dial--for the rest of the saved settings you have to navigate through layers of software menus to turn on your "myset" manually. Huh?
More annoying things:
1) There's a bug with the E-P5 and the Panasonic 20mm/1.7 pancake lens. This lens is one of the main reasons to own a Micro-4/3 camera. At ISOs of 3200 and above, weird horizontal pinstripes can appear, like radio interference. This happens with versions I and II of the pancake lens.
2) There has been much praise of the E-P5's autofocus, and it's definitely quick on my Olympus 45mm/1.8, but with Panasonic lenses it's slower than my GF1. With the 20mm pancake lens, the autofocus is positively bad, searching for three or more seconds in less-than-glaring light.
3) For some reason Olympus RAW files are about three times slower in Adobe Lightroom than Panasonic RAW files.
4) The GF1 compensates for chromatic aberration. The E-P5 doesn't, and I have to fix it manually in Lightroom.
That said, it's true what everyone else is writing. It takes stunning pictures. It can basically operate in the dark, hand-held. The image stabilization defies logic. ISO 3200 looks like ISO 400 did on my GF1, and even the higher ISOs, while grainy, have a kind of grain that looks like film in the (extremely slow) RAW files. ISO 25,600 is grainy enough that it barely looks like a digital photo, but behind washed-out colors and white flecks of noise are surprisingly sharp details. I've seen the future, and the future is a two-year-old digital camera.
But the E-P5 shares a sensor with a bunch of other Olympus cameras, many of which are much cheaper than this one. The reason they charge the money for the E-P5 versus the E-PL or the E-PM is because of putatively better handling. And, sure, the dials feel nice, and the buttons sound good when they go "click," but if it takes more work to configure your new camera than it does to configure a new desktop computer, it's hard to argue that your camera handles particularly well.
The E-P5 is a book that needs an editor.
i bought this camera as a replacement for a broken olympus omd em5. i also bought the vf-4. i prefer the rangefinder style and found the hump on the em5 to be obtrusive. also this camera has a faster top shutter - 1/8000 - which allows wide open shooting in broad daylight. neither the em10 nor the em5 have that. the vf-4 is notably better than the evf on the omd twins as well.
picture quality: people argue both sides of micro 43 vs aps. i am quite happy with the images from this particular sensor. i shoot raw and can't comment on jpegs. i get very good minimal noise images at iso 3200. these images are comparable to what i get from my fuji x100. i am not a pixel peeper.
bottom line for me is the size advantage of micro 43 is measurable (some of the APS bodies may be about the same size but equivalent APS lenses are a good bit bigger). and while i'm on lenses, the selection for m43 is phenomenal. lots of choices, high quality, and reasonable prices.
operational speed is amazing. this camera is dslr fast.
flip down touch screen is an extremely useful tool. every serious camera should have this feature.
build and handling are great. i love the 'twin dial' operation. the camera just feels and looks great.
menus are complicated, but coming from the omd i was already acclimated. the key is the super control panel or 'scp'. once that is set up just press 'ok' and all secondary functions are accessed - focus type, metering, drive, flash settings, iso etc - for easy adjustments.
built in flash is great. with a fast lens one shouldnt need flash for darkish conditions, but i use a lot of fill flash on sunny/shadowy days. i missed having built in flash on the omd. the one here is very nice and it's output is easy to tweek on the fly via the scp.
my biggest gripe about the camera is the lack of a built in finder. the attachable vf4 evf is dynamite, and besides, for many conditions i'm comfortable composing on the flip down screen. but the whole notion of evf as attachable add on accessory is not an elegant or ideal solution. bottom line, a camera of this size and price should have a built in evf - sony does it, fuji does it, panasonic does it. hell my old circa 1968 film pen f is about the same size and even IT has a thru the lens finder. olympus you really need to get with it here.
micro 43 is great system for many uses, and the ep5 is the best micro 43 camera for me. however the price is high for what it is, and the lack of a built in evf is regrettable.
1. It has an amazingly quick startup time. Your kid starts doing something cute, you don't want to miss the shot while your camera starts up or comes out of standby mode.
2. Autofocus is amazingly fast and accurate. I use the Olympus fast glass (17mm, 25mm, 45mm 1.8) and it nails it time and again, even wide open.
3. You can get fast glass with it, which is a must for cute kids pics
4. 11 frames per second!
5. Flippy screen on the back helps me hold the camera low at kid-eye-level, rather than laying on the ground to get the shot.
6. Upload photos straight to your brag-website of choice through the built-in WiFi/phone app.