The E-PL5 was the fourth generation of what is now the mid-line Pen series (sometimes referred to as Pen Lite by Olympus).
- Sensor: 16mp Sony CMOS sensor, 17.3 x 13mm (2x crop), sensor stabilization
- Mount: Micro 4/3 (m4/3)
- Images: 4608 x 3456 JPEG or 12-bit ORF maximum, 8 fps max
- Video: 1080i/60, 720P/30, 480P/30 AVCHD or Motion-JPEG, PCM stereo or Dolby Digital audio
- Shutter: mechanical 60 sec to 1/4,000 sec, bulb
- Exposure: matrix, center-weighted, spot metering, -3 to +3EV exposure compensation, 8 white balance settings (plus Auto and Custom), ISO 100-12800, AUTO ISO (200-1600)
- Focus: 35 point contrast detect, single point, multi-area, face detect, tracking, manual focus override
- Display: 3", 460k dot tilting (170° up 65° down) touch screen OLED LCD, optional EVF via accessory slot
- Flash: hot shoe, bundled FL-LM1 (7m GN) flash, 1/250 flash sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear sync, four-level manual, wireless control
- Remote: optional RM-UC1
- Other Notable Features: powered accessory slot, no orientation sensor
- Cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Battery: BLS-5
- Size: 4.4 x 2.5 x 1.5" (111 x 64 x 38mm) wide, tall, deep
- Weight: 11.5 ounces (325g)
- Colors: Black, Silver, White (replaceable hand grips can be other colors)
- Price: US$650 body only, 700 with kit lens
- Current firmware: version 1.6 (December 2018)
- Announced: September 17, 2012
Note: Olympus appears to be moving towards the E-PL series replacing the original E-P cameras. The E-PL5 gets the optional grip from the E-P3, for example, and is gaining the touch screen, as well. Overall, the E-PL5 represents Olympus 2012 mid-range for their m4/3 cameras, allowing options like the external EVF to accessorize it higher over time, while still keeping it in the "small, slightly de-featured" category to distinguish it from the top end. The addition of the 16mp sensor brings the E-PL lineup to current standards, and is highly welcome. This is a competent, small camera, with a lot of customization available to the serious user.
Panasonic Lenses for the camera
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