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By admin, on May 20th, 2013
Olympus E-P5 vs Nikon 1 V1, The newly announced Olympus E-P5 features bigger M 4/3 format sensor and more megapixels compared to Nikon 1 V2 on the other hand Nikon 1 V2 offers advance AF System and better Video Mode.
Sensor: 14.2MP 13.2 x 8.8mm CMOS sensor , Olympus E-P5 features 16.1MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) Live MOS sensor, so with bigger sensor size you get better low light performance and wide dynamic range.
AF System: Nikon V2’s features Advanced Hybrid Autofocus System that combines two technology – Phase + Contrast Detect AF system, With Phase detect AF system Nikon V2 have 73 AF points and Contrast detect System have 135 AF points. Nikon V2 offers much faster focusing and shooting at up to 60 frames per second (with AF locked). Without AF locked, maximum continuous shooting speed is 15fps.
Olympus E-P5 have Contrast based AF system but due to the advance Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology (F.A.S.T.) for Faster AutoFous Speed, the F.A.S.T technology works in AF in Single, Continuous and Tracking modes. In High Speed mode, up to 9 fps can be shot at full resolution with a maximum of 15 frames in RAW and 19 frames in JPEG. .
Video: Nikon V2 offers Full HD Video @ 60fps, Olympus E-P5 limited to 30fps at Full HD Video Recording.
Display: Olympus E-P5 have high-resolution 1037K tilting display unit with touch control,Nikon 1 V2 have fixed display unit with 921K TFT LCD.
Viewfinder: Nikon 1 V2 offers built-in viewfinder, optional viewfinder available with E-P5
WiFi: E-P5 features built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, Nikon V2 optional WU-1b Wireless Adapter is available.
Verdict: For still shooters we highly Recommend to Buy Olympus E-P5, But for sports shooters and videographers we recommend Nikon 1 V2.
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By admin, on May 19th, 2013
Olymous E-P5 vs Sony NEX 6 Specification comparison review, Sony Alpha NEX 6 features bigger sensor and advance Hybrid AF system, on the other hand newly announced olympus E-P5 features Micro 4/3 sensor and contrast based F.A.S.T AF system,
Sensor: Sony NEX 6 gives you bigger sensor with much larger photodiode compared to Olympus E-P5, so its no doubt that the NEX 6 will give you better low-light result and more dynamic range.
AF system: Olympus uses Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology (F.A.S.T.) developed by Olympus few years back, Olympus E-P3 and OMD E-M5 camera uses the same technology (F.A.S.T System). The AF speed of Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology based camera are blazing fast, on the other hand Sony NEX 6 uses Hybrid AF system that combines Phase and Contrast detect method, NEX 6 have Phase AF pixels active during still and video mode, so both camera gives you the most advance AF system available today.
Based on different lighting / test condition, Hybrid AF system (Phase+Contrast) is more recommended over contrast based AF system.
NEX 6 also offers bit fast continuous shooting speed compared to Olympus E-P5.
Image Stabilization: Olympus features built-in image stabilization, No IS available in NEX 6.
Video: Sony NEX 6 can capture Full HD video @ 60fps, Olympus E-P5 limited to 30 fps only at Full HD mode.
Display: Olympus E-P5 features high resolution touch display, no touch display available in NEX 6
Verdict: Based on Specification Comparison we recommend you to buy Sony NEX 6
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By admin, on May 11th, 2013
Specification comparison between Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-M5, both features almost same core specification, but Olympus offers but more, take a look at the details below
Sensor and Image Processor
Both camera uses same 16.1 megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor and Olympus’ TruePic VI image-processing engine.
Image Stabilization
Both camera features sensor-shift type 5-Axis Image Stabilization , the 5 Axis stands for camera shake on 5 separate axes: yaw, pitch, roll, vertical shift and a horizontal shift.
AF system
Both camera uses Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology (F.A.S.T.) AF in Single, Continuous and Tracking modes is available for high speed autofocus.
E-P5 offers macro fans the option of using a very small AF point to pick out part of a subject they have already framed
Shutter Speed
PEN E-P5 delivers a stellar shooting experience with 1/8000th of a second shutter speed – a world-first for the Compact System Camera class
Olympus E-M5 shitter speed is limited to 1/4000.
Video
Olympus E-M5 video is limited to 30fps at Full HD mode, with Olympus E-M5 you can shoot Full HD at 60fps.
Display
The new Olympus E-P5 have big 3.0-inch tilting monitor. Approx. 1,036,800 dots LCD capacitive touchscreen, better than the E-P5.
What’s New
E-P5 is the world’s first mirrorless camera equipped with a 1/8000 sec. high-speed mechanical shutter , WiFi introduced in PEN Series with E-P5, you can share your videos and images with smart devices and you also have in-built GPS for geo-tagging of your images.
Verdict
If you are willing to purchase a new Micro-Four Third Mirrorless camera, E-P5 is the best choice, but for Olympus E-M5 users I will not recommend to update your camera. Since camera features almost same core specification.
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By admin, on May 10th, 2013
Olympus E-P5 features same sensor as Olympus E-M5 , but it also features bundle of other core improvements and classic look, take a look at the samples below provided by Olympus Japan.
1/8000, ISO 320, 9mm (35mm equivalent 18mm format equivalent).
Continue reading Olympus E-P5 Sample Images
By admin, on May 10th, 2013
Olympus finally announced the Olympus E-P5 flagship Micro Four Thirds PEN mirrorless camera , the E-P5 features same 16 megapixel Live MOS sensor and 5-axis image stabilization system of the OM-D E-M5, the E-P5 processing is powered by TruePic VI Image Processor, on the rear side we have a large 3-inch 1.04-million-dot tilting touchscreen, the E-P5 can make 1080/30p HD videos + we also have a time-lapse maker, and 12 Art Filters.
Major Features
- 16.1MP Live MOS Sensor
- TruePic VI Image Processor
- 3.0″ Tilt Touchscreen LCD
- Full HD 1080p Video in MOV & AVI Formats
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
- 5 Axis Image Stabilization with IS Auto
- 9 fps Burst Shooting; 1/8000s Shutter
- Built-In Flash with Wireless Capability
What’s New
E-P5 is the world’s first mirrorless camera equipped with a 1/8000 sec. high-speed mechanical shutter , WiFi introduced in PEN Series with E-P5, you can share your videos and images with smart devices.
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By admin, on May 8th, 2013
Images of Olympus E-P5 premium model leaked now, the premium model comes with a super glossy grip wooden grip, the model will cost you approx 6000 / $60.65yen more than the normal model.
source – digicaminfo
By admin, on May 7th, 2013
Olympus E-P5 Full Specification leaked today, expected to be announced on May 10.
Model name: E-P5
Product type: Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera
Memory : “SD Memory Card*1 (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible, Eye-Fi Card compatible*2 )
*1: Class 6 or higher is recommended for Movie shooting.
*2: Not compatible with Endless Memory. ”
Screen size: 17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)
Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds Mount
Image Pickup Product type: 4/3 Live MOS Sensor
Number of effective pixels: Approx. 16.1 million pixels
Total number of pixels: Approx. 17.2 million pixels
Aspect ratio: 1.33 (4:3)”
Dust reduction: Supersonic Wave Filter (image sensor dust reduction system)
Recording format: DCF, DPOF compatible / Exif, PRINT Image Matching III, MPO compatible
File format: RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO(3D still)
Recording image size: “[RAW] 4608 x 3456 pixels
[JPEG] 4608 x 3456 pixels – 640 x 480 pixels”
File size ”RAW: 4608(H)x3456(V) (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 17MB
Set1(LF): 4608(H)x3456(V) (1/4 compressed) Approx. 7.5MB
Set2(LN): 4608(H)x3456(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 3.5MB
Set3(MN): 2560(H)x1920(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB”
Image Stabilization System Type: Built-in (Image sensor shift type for movie & still, 5-axis* image stabilization) *yaw/pitch/vertical shift/horizontal shift/roll
Mode: 4 modes (S-I.S.AUTO, S-I.S.1, S-I.S.2, S-I.S.3), OFF
IS for Live View image: Available (by half-pressing the shutter button or enlarging operation)
Focal length setting: Available
Available manual focal length setting Input focal length : 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 48, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 105, 120, 135, 150, 180, 200, 210, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000
Stabilization performance ”maximum 5 EV* (ased on Olympus in-house measurement conditions)
Lens IS priority Available
Shutter speed range 60 – 1/8000 sec. (Not available when Bulb or Time is selected.)
Live View Approx. 100% field of view, Exposure compensation preview, WB adjustment preview, Gradation auto preview, Face detection preview (up to 8 faces), Grid line, Histogram, Magnification display (x5/x7/x10/x14), ”
Display Mode Normal, Histogram, Highlight and shadow, Level guide, Off
Monitor type 3.0-inch tilting monitor. Approx.1037k dots (3:2), electrostatic capacitance type touch panel
Touch control Shutter release, Enlargement, Live Guide, AF area selection, AF area enlargement, Frame forward/backward, Enlargement playback, Super Control Panel, Art Filter selection, Scene mode selection, Wi-Fi connection
Tilting angle Upward tilting angle : up to 80 degrees. Downward tilting angle : up to 50 degrees
Brightness / Color temperature control ±7 levels / ±7 levels
Color tone select Vivid / Natural
AF system High-speed imager AF
Focus mode ”Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF)* / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR). C-AF and AF tracking are not available with non-mFTS lenses. It works as S-AF in C-AF mode.
Full-time AF Available
Magnified frame AF ”Selectable from over 800 AF points
Magnification x5, x7, x10(Default), x14 selectable
Super Spot AF: Selectable from center of enlarge view(0.02% – 0.16% in view image) Enlarged view focus point check by magnify button: Available with old lenses without data communication
Face detection AF / Eye detection AF ”Available / Available
Eye Detection AF mode : Off / Nearer-eye priority / Right-eye priority / Left-eye priority”
Focusing point / Focusing point selection mode 35-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target,(normal) Single target(small)
Peaking function ”Avaliable on Fn button or Manual Focus. Type : White edge, Black edge”
AF illuminator Available
Manual focus assist * Customize function Live View image is magnified when the focus ring is rotated. (at S-AF+MF or MF mode)
Metering system (TTL Image sensor metering) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control
Metering range EV 0 – 20 (at normal temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
Exposure mode ”i Auto, P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed), A: Aperture priority AE, S: Shutter priority AE, M: Manual, Bulb, Time, Scene select AE, Art Filter,
Underwater wide / macro* , My Set
*Selectable from menu as a function on Fn/Rec button
*My set can be set to mode dial function”
Scene select AE Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D * 3D lens(H-FT012 by Panasonic) only, still only
ISO sensitivity ”AUTO ISO : LOW(approx. 100) ‐25600 (customizable, Defalut:LOW-1600)
Manual ISO : LOW(approx.100), 200 – 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable”
Exposure compensation ±3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
AE lock Locks at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn/Rec button)
Shutter type Computerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed ”1/8000 – 60 sec. (1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable)
Bulb/Time: default setting 8min. (1/2/4/8/15/20/25/30 min. selectable)”
Flash intensity control method ”TTL Auto, Auto*13, Manual, Super FP*13(FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL) *13: Available on the external flash”
Built-in flash TTL Flash, GN=7 (ISO100・m) / GN=10(ISO200・m)
Bundled flash – Flash mode Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
Synchronization speed ”1/320 sec. Built-in Flash* 1/250 sec. External Flash* *Super FP: 1/125-1/4000 sec.”
Flash intensity control Up to ±3 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps selectable
Compatible external flash FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R, FL-600R
Compatible external flash FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-300R, FL600R
Control method ”Triggered and controlled by built-in flash (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible)”
External Flash intensity type TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL
Channel 4 channels
Group No. 4 groups (External flash 3 groups + a built-in flash*)
Sequential shooting maximum speed ”[Sequential shooting H mode]* 9.0 fps * in case of “”I.S. Off”” *Focus and exposure are fixed at the values for the first shot. [Sequential shooting L mode]*
4.5 fps in case of “”I.S. Off”” (in 5.0 seq. shooting L)
5.0 fps* in case of “”I.S. Off”” (in 5.0 seq. shooting L)
*When using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm EZ f3.5-6.3.”
“Max. recordable pictures on sequential shooting *” ”[RAW] Max. 18 frames (in 5 seq. shooting L), Max.17 frames (in 9 seq. shooting H)
[JPEG] Unlimited consecutive shooting (in 5 seq. shooting L), Max. 28 frames ( in 9 seq. shooting H)
* When using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm EZ f3.5-6.3.
* With TOSHIBA SDHC UHS-I R95/W90 EXCERIA”
Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)
Exposure bracketing ”2, 3 or 5 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 0.3/0.7EV steps selectable
*AE-BKT can be programmed to the Fn-button.”
ISO bracketing 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable
White balance bracketing 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
Flash bracketing 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
Art Filter bracketing ”i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters selectable
*AE-BKT can be programmed to the Fn-button.”
bracketing for HDR postprocess ”3 or 5 frames in 2.0/3.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 2.0EV steps selectable.
*This function does not execute HDR processing.
*HDR function can be programmed to the Fn-button.”
Art Filter
Mode (Variation / Effect) Pop Art (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.)
Soft Focus ( – / c.e.)
Pale & Light Color (I, II / a.b.c.d.)
Light Tone ( – / d.)
Grainy Film (I, II / b.c.d.f.g)
Pin Hole (I, II, III / d.)
Diorama ( – / d.)
Cross Process (I, II / b.c.d.)
Gentle Sepia ( – / a.b.c.d.)
Dramatic Tone (I / b.c.d.e) (II / b.c.d.e.f.g)
Key Line (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.)
WaterColor (I, II / a.c.d.)
Art Effect a. Soft Focus Effect
b. Pin-Hole Effect
c. White Edge Effect
d. Frame Effect
e. Star Light Effect
f. B&W Effect (Yellow, Orange, Red, Green)
g. Pict. Tone (Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green)
PHOTO STORY
Type (Frame effect / Aspect & Window Standard (Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,Ⅳ / a,b,c,d,e / A,B,C,D )
Pattern) Fun Frame (Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ /-/-)
Frame Effect a. White Frame
b. White Frame & White Edge Effect
c. Black Frame
d. White Frame & Pin Hole Effect
Aspect &Window Pattern A. 4:3, 2 frames
B. 4:3, 3 frames
C. 1:1. 2 frames
D. 1:1, 3 frames
Movie Recording format MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) , AVI(Motion JPEG)
Movie Mode [MOV]
“ Full HD: 1920(H)x1080(V), 30p(29.97fps)Recording
20Mbps(Fine) / 17Mbps(Normal) : Aspect 16:9″
“ HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30p(29.97fps)Recording
13Mbps(Fine) / 10Mbps(Normal) : Aspect 16:9″
[AVI Motion JPEG]
HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps * Aspect 16:9
SD: 640(H)x480(V), 30fps *, Aspect 4:3
*Excluding some Art Filters
Maximum Recording Time [MOV]
Full HD : Approx. 29min(Normal) / Approx. 22min(Fine)
HD : Approx. 29min(Normal) / Approx. 29min(Fine)
[AVI]
HD : Approx. 7min* / SD : Approx. 14min*
*Excluding some Art Filters
Movie Function ”Movie Effect : One-shot echo / Multi-echo / Art fade / Art Filter Movie, Aperture-prioritized Movie, Shutter Speed-Prioritized Movie, Manually Shot Movie
One-push Movie Digital Conveter ×4* Avairable on Movie effect mode
TimeLapse Movie Available (AVI Motion JPEG 1280×720 ,10fps)
Image Stabilization for Movie M-IS (Image sensor shift), Off
AE Lock Available
Exposure control (Movie) ”P: Program AE, A: Aperture priority AE, S: Shutter speed priority AE, M: Manual, Art Filter
* S mode and M mode : Shutter speed is limited in less than 1/30 sec.”
Compression ratio Motion-JPEG Format : 1/12(HD), 1/8(SD)
File size “MOV Format : Max 4GB
Motion-JPEG Format : Max 2GB”
Sound Recording format Wave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz)
Microphone/Speaker Stereo/Mono
Microphone function ”Wind Noise Reduction, Recording Volume
Audio dubbing possible for still pictures (up to 30 sec.)”
Maximum Recording Time ”Picture with Sound: 30sec.
Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time”
White balance mode Auto WB, 7 Preset WBs, 2 Capture WBs, Custom WB(Kelvin setting)
White balance compensation ±7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis * Except for Custom WB
Preset white balance ”7 preset WBs (3000K – 7500K)
– Sunny(5300K), Shadow(7500K), Cloudy(6000K), Incandescent(3000K), Fluorescent(4000K), Underwater, WB Flash(5500K)”
Colour matrix sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Mode i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters
Gradation Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key [except Art Filters]
Intereval Mode Interval Time 1sec. – 24 Hours, Max 99 frames. Available on making Time-lapse movie automatically
Multi Exposure Number of picture / Function 2 frames / Auto gain, Exposing on Recorded picture(RAW)
Multi Aspect Ratio 4:3(Default) / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 3:4
Level Gauge
Detection 2-axis
One push Tele-converter
Magnification x2
Wi-Fi Function
GPS info. Function Available (by using Smartphone GPS data)
Wireless Shooting ”Live View, Rec view, Wireless touch AF shutter*, Power off
*Self-Timer setting.
*Camera function is fixed on i-Auto. ”
Image Share ”File Type: JPEG, MOV Connect to up to 4 devices simultaneously. Marking function for image share. ”
Easy Connection QR code setting
Playback mode ”Single-frame, Information display, Index display (4/9/25/100 frames), Calendar, Enlargement (2x – 14x), Movie (with sound, FF/REW/Pause), Picture rotation (auto), Slideshow (with sound including BGM, 2 selectable slide show effects, replaceable BGM), Light Box display
”
Information display Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF
Menu Languages ”34 languages selectable :
– English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai”
Reset & custom setting: My set 4 settings recordable / Available to set to mode dial.
Editing function RAW development, Gradation auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation, Resize (1280×960, 640×480, 320×240), Trimming, Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Overlay, Postrecording
RAW picture editing ”RAW development based on settings of the camera (including Art Filter, ART-BKT).
2 programmable settings, preview capability.”
Print function Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)
Input/Output USB/AV/Remote controller connector Dedicated multi-connector [USB: USB2.0 Hi-Speed, Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 compatible.]
HDMI connector Micro HDMI (Type-D)
Flash attachment Hot shoe
Accessory Port 2 Dedicated multi-connector [for VF-2/VF-3/VF-4, SEMA-1, MAL-1 and PP-1.]
Wireless LAN Built-in (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
PC interface USB2.0 Hi-Speed
TV interface HDMI (HD/Stereo Sound), conventional video-out (SD/Mono Sound)
Battery BLN-1 Li-ion battery (included)
Sleep mode Available (1/3/5 min. off)
Number of recordable pictures ”Approx. 400 shots [IS ON, CIPA test standard] (with BLN-1 and TOSHIBA super high-speed Class 6 SDHC 4GB card)”
Dimensions ”122.3mm(W)×68.9mm(H)×37.2mm(D) [CIPA guideline compliant, excluding protrusions]”
Weight ”Approx. 420g [CIPA guideline compliant, with BLN-1 battery and Memory card] Approx. 366g [body only] ”
Temperature 0 ~ +40℃ (operation) / -20 ~ +60℃ (storage)
Humidity 30 – 90% (operation) / 10 – 90% (storage)
Box contents Body, Li-ion battery BLN-1, Li-ion battery charger BCN-1, USB cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Viewer 3 (CD-ROM), Instruction manual, Warranty card
source – 43rumors
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