Olympus E-PL5 Has Same Sensor of OM-D

E-PL5 was announced recently which incorporated the same sensor of Olympus flagship milc camera OM-D. Here is the features extracted from Olympus Canada: "Shoot images with stunning detail and vivid color thanks to a powerful tandem of a sizeable 16 MP Live MOS Sensor and our TruePic VI image processing engine. Technology like an AF Illuminator and an ISO with speeds that hit 25,600 capture crisp, clear shots in low light. Everything is fast on the PEN E-PL5 from the exceedingly responsive touch screen to 8 fps sequential shooting. Nourish your artistic side with Full HD Video 1080i and 12 Art Filters and Effects. Take full control of your settings with features such as My Set, and a customizable self timer. Unleash your creativity, apply new monochrome Art Filters Effects or edit RAW images right in the camera. The PEN E-PL5. All the professional features you need to take you to the next creative level."

Olympus E-PL5 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

Official Video

Hands On

Rating

Highly Recommended (Source: Photographyblog.com)

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	4
Features	4
Ease-of-use	4.5
Image Quality	5
Value for money	4.5

E-PL5 Image Quality is Better Than E-M5

E-PL5 and E-M5 use the same sensor but according to the test in the web.  E-PL5 has better noise control than E-M5. E-Pl5 is better (at Low ISO) than the DR measured for the E-M5. The E-M5 is still better on High ISO but there is 1 EV difference in favour of the E-PL5 at ISO 200 and ISO 400.

(Source:http://xjrumo.com; 43rumors.com)

Related Links and Information

Olympus New Micro 4/3 Digital Camera E-PL5

Olympus OM-D EM-5 Mirrorless Mirco 4/3 Digital Camera

Olympus New Micro 4/3 Digital Camera E-PL5

Olympus E-PL5 Introduction

The Olympus E-PL5 uses the same sensor of OM-D, which produces pictures as good as APS-C sensor.  The OM-D sensor is about 60% of the size of a typical APS-C sensor. It is installed with a16 MP Live MOS Sensor and TruePic VI image processing engine. The camera features AF Illuminator and an ISO with speeds that hit 25,600 for shots in low light, a responsive touch screen to 8 fps sequential shooting, full HD Video 1080i and 12 Art Filters and Effects, fast AF with face and eye detect. Olympus’ Dust Reduction System assures spot-free images, even if you change lenses. Olympus’ in-body image stabilization technology makes it possible to use any Micro Four Thirds lenses (or Four Thirds lens), from wide-angle to telephoto to guarantee to take clear, crisp photos with better chance. 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. The E-PL5 features a flip touch screen that rotates 170 degrees and allows you to take self portraits.

Olympus E-PL5 Digital Camera

Olympus E-PL5 Digital Camera Back

Olympus E-PL5 Commercial

 

Olympus E-PL5 Hands On 

 

Olympus E-PL5 Review Link

Ming Thein Review

Olympus E-PL5 Rating

4.5 out of 5 (Source:ephotzine.com). Click here for detailed review.

Olympus E-PL5 Specification (Source: Olympus Canada)

Olympus Announces the E-PM2, E-PL5 and XZ-2

The following information are collected from the web for reference only. Olympus Announces the E-PM2, E-PL5 and XZ-2 today.  Both E-PM2 and E-PL5 has the same sensor of the top of the line Olympus OM-D micro 4/3 camera.  The XZ-2 includesan f/1.8-2.5, 28-112mm 4x optical zoom lens, though its 12-megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor.  The expected list price for E-PM5, E-PM2 and XZ-1 are US$699.99, US$599.99 , US$599.99 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2

Olympus E-PL5

Olympus E-PM2

Specifications of E-PL5, E-PM2 and XZ-2  (Source: CNET)

E-M5 Sensor for the Rumored New Olympus E-PM3 and E-PL5

A rumor from the web indicates that Olympus will used the E-M5 16 MP sensor for the rumored E-PM3, E-PL5. This sensor is better than (in terms of picture quality with higher ISO ) the one using in E-PL3, E-PM1 and other M4/3 cameras so far.

August New Digital Camera Announcement and Rumors Roundup from the Web

New Camera Announcements

Aug 9: Nikon Announces the New J2 Mirrorless Interchangeable Digital Camera
Aug 9: Nikon Announces Coolpix L610 14X zoom Digital Camera Lookalike Canon SX150

August 13: BenQ Large Aperture F1.8 Digital Camera G1

Aug 9: Nikon Announces the New J2 Mirrorless Interchangeable Digital Camera
August 21: Canon Announced SX160 16X and SX500 30X Mega Zoom Digital Camera
Nikon Announced First Android digital Camera Coolpix S800c

Samsung Announce a Very Interesting Android 4.1 21X Galaxy Digital Camera

Nikon Finally Announced the P7700 7.1x Zoom Digital Camera with Large Aperture F2

New Sony NEX-5R Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Introduced by Sony Staff

Canon Announced SX160 16X and SX500 30X Mega Zoom Digital Camera

Olympus SZ-14Newly Announced OLYMPUS STYLUS SP-820UZ 40X mega zoom ( 22.4mm wide-angle to 896mm) 

Nikon L610 Announcement 

Pentax 26x (22.3mm and zooms in to 580mm) Mega Zoom New Digital Camera X-5

Canon EOS C500 Professional Video Camera Announced
Canon EOS C100 Professional Video Camera Announced

 

Rumours

Canon

August 15:New Canon SX160 and SX500IS Mega Zoom Digital Camera Photos Leak

Fuji

Fuji Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera XE-1 Pictures Leaked

Nikon

August 20: Nikon P7700 Compact Zoom Digital Camera Pictures Leaked
Nikon Full Frame D600 DSLR May Be Announced in September

 

Olympus

In accordance  with Micro Four Third Blog, Olympus will announce new camera E-PM2 and E-PL5 in September Photokina.
Source: http://m43blog.com/2012/07/31/olympus-to-announce-4-new-models-in-photokina/ (Click here for details)

August 20: Olympus is developing a new 4/3 DSLR Body (E-7?)

 

Panasonic

August 10: Panasonic Lumix GX2 to come in November?

 

Samsung

Rumors that Samsung is Making an Android Digital Camera

 

Sony

In accordance with "Mirrorless Rumors",  Sony may announced two new NEX Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera May Announced in September:
NEX-5R: 180 degree flip screen (like the NEX-F3) and 16 Megapixel sensor and Wi Fi support
NEX-6: Built in Electronic viewfinder (lower resolution compared tot he NEX-7 viewfinder). Wi Fi support and price between NEX-7 and NEX-5R.
The cameras will be announced along two pancake zooms (yes pancake!) and a fast prime lens.

(Source:  http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com)

August 19: Sony May Announce a99 DSLR on Aug. 28