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.
Olympus E-PL6 Sample Image surfaced over web, the E-PL6 available in Japan only, expected to be announced on June in US and worldwide. See Olympus E-PL6 announcement page
1/250, F2.2, ISO 400, 75mm (35mm format equivalent 150mm equivalent)
Olympus announced the E-PL6 PEN in Japan, The E-PL6 features same sensor as recently announced Olympus E-P5 and E-M5 Mirrorless Camera, but to cut cost the camera doesn’t have 5 axis image stabilization and WiFi lik E-P5, so we can say that E-PL6 is a affordable version of E-P5 Mirrorless camera.
What’s New in E-PL6
Short Release Time Lag mode with a shutter lag of just 44 milliseconds, an ISO 100/21° equivalent “ISO LOW” setting, a new interval shooting function, a dual-axis electronic level gauge, a “small AF target” mode and the ability to create time-lapse movie clips in-camera.
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.
Olympus E-PL6 full specification is now available, expected to arrive on May 10th with Olympus E-P5, take a look at Olympus Rumors.
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Specs of Olympus E-PL6 are as follows:
– Sensor is 16.05 million pixel Live MOS effective the same as the E-M5
– Image processing engine Truepic VI
– FAST AF, Touch AF shutter
– Art filter 12 different
– Effects feature six different
– 460,000 dot monitor 3 movable type possible upward 170 degrees, take your can move downward 65 degrees
– Fast release time lag mode of 0.0044 seconds time lag
– Low sensitivity ISO expansion ISO range, (ISO100 equivalent), 200 -25 600
– -1/4000 Seconds 60 seconds, shutter speed sync 1/250 sec
– Interval shooting of 24-hour 1-99 sheet number, from 1 second
– Time-lapse video
– Electronic Level 2-axis horizontal and vertical
– Sensor shift image stabilization
– Can work with smart phone using the FlashAir the “OLYMPUS Image Share”
– Small AF target with a narrow focus area size per point
– Image stabilization mechanism sensor shift type body in hand
– Movie teleconference
– In-camera RAW editing function
– Continuous shooting up to 8 frames / sec, up to 3.5 frame / s AF during follow-up
– 3D tracking AF
– Full HD (1920×1080, 30p), MOV format video (MPEG-4AVC/H.264)
– Linear PCM audio
– Live bulb shooting, live time shooting
– Metering area EV0-20
– SD / SDHC / SDXC, UHS-I support, Eye-Fi card support, media support FlashAirTM
– 110.5mm size (width) x 63.7mm x 38.2mm (height) (depth)
– (Including battery, memory card) 325g Weight
– May 10, announced late June release
– Body color of E-PL6 White Silver Black Red
– Added new color White Silver Red body cap lens BCL-1580
– Underwater Case PT-EP10 pressure water depth of 45m
– “VF-4” ¥ 32,000 electronic view finder (without tax)
3. Black color versions – M.Zuiko 17mm F1.8, M.Zuiko 75mm F1.8 and 45mm F1.8 M.Zuiko
4. Optional electronic viewfinder VF-4
The upcoming Olympus E-P5 and E-PL6 features 16 Megapixel Sensor from Sony, the E-p5 have a retro look (see here and here) on the other hand the exterior design of the new PEN EPL6 would be the same as its predecessor.
A new video surfaced over the web that clearly show the major difference between GH2 and GH3, the new Panasonic GH3 video look more improved and features fast AF speed compared to old GH2, take a look.
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