Olympus PEN E-PL5

Sophisticated features in a lightweight and portable camera with a tilting touch screen, fast autofocusing and option for wireless connectivity.

New hybrid cameras (micro-four thirds, mirrorless interchangeable lens) give users DSLR-like image quality with a price (and weight) tag of a typical compact (point-and-shoot) cameras. In this video we review the Olympus PEN PL-5, a camera useable by both beginners and photogrpahy gurus, with immense bang for your buck. The video goes over the camera …

There’s one thing that Olympus has mostly got right: stylish camera designs, with clearly labelled functions and layout. However it seems like decades have been spent as the company has fumbled around with its viewfinder menu layout … and the PL5 is no exception. It is absolutely ghastly, confused and tricky to follow. Design of […]

The Olympus E-PL5 is a 'Lite' version of the range topping Olympus OM-D

Olympus has seen great success in the mirrorless camera world with its PEN series. The line’s latest iteration is the E-PL5, a micro four thirds camera that shares a few details with its more expensive brother, the OMD-EM5. It shoots beautifully — what’s the catch? What Is It? A 16MP...

Olympus E-PL5 is a 16.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds sized CMOS sensor and Micro Four Thirds mount. Read our E-PL5 review to find its pros and cons.

Is the latest PEN more than just an incremental upgrade? We find out in the What Digital Camera Olympus PEN E-PL5 review

Olympus has churned out a very nice camera in the form of the Pen Lite E-PL5, which will satisfy many photographers looking for an upgrade from their compact camera or smartphone.

Olympus PEN E-PL5 MSRP $699.99 Score Details “For users upgrading from a simple point-and-shoot to an interchangeable lens camera, the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 is a very good camera to transition to.” Pros Fast autofocusing system Takes very good photos Tilting screen for angled shots or self-portraits Special effects and filters allow you to take […]

In October, we had a huge month dedicated to all the great mirrorless cameras that are out there. While the Fuji X-Pro 1’s technology was promising, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 took away the best mirrorless camera award. While it’s all worth it, the OM-D E-M5 is a bit pricey, and therefore, not for everyone. So how do some of Olympus’ other cameras line up? Today, we have the PEN E-PL5.

The Olympus EPL5 is the successor to the very successful EPL3. Though it was previously stated that the camera didn't have an Anti Aliasing filter, it actually does but it is weaker than in previous cameras and so retains extra details in the images. The body is compact, sleek, and has an LCD screen that veteran photographers may actually take quite the liking to.

Olympus has seen great success in the mirrorless camera world with its PEN series. The line's latest iteration is the E-PL5, a micro 4/3 camera that shares a few details with its more expensive brother, the OMD-EM5. It shoots beautifully—what's the catch?

Olympus was one of the instigators of the mirrorless uprising, having formulated the Micro Four Thirds standard with Panasonic. At first it looked like Olympus might be overshadowed by Panasonic's technical prowess but a combination of its class-leading JPEG processing and pretty heritage-inspired designs meant they were able to offer something interesting. With the first PEN Mini it was also able to offer the least-expensive mirrorless model on the market, but the camera that really made us sit up was the Olympus OM-D.

Review posted 12/12/2012Quick TakeProsiAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situationsDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordBuilt-In image stabilization works with all lenses available for the cameraGreat image quality Wireless capablilities are fun and useful3.0-inch Touch

The Olympus E-PL5 is a new compact system camera that offers a lot more than first meets the eye. Also known as the PEN Lite, the EPL5 has exactly the same image sensor and processing engine as the flagship OM-D E-M5. It also boasts the World's fastest autofocus system, a 3 inch tilting LCD display, full 1080p HD movies, and an extensive range of creative filters. Read our in-depth Olympus E-PL5 review to find out if it's a true bargain or not...