Detailed comparison and review of Olympus PEN E-P5 and Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R lens |
Height | 6.89 cm | 6.37 cm |
Width | 12.23 cm | 11.05 cm |
Depth | 3.72 cm | 3.82 cm |
Weight | 378 g | 279 g |
Body Material | Metal | Metal |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Silver | White | Silver | White |
Digital Zoom | - | 2x |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
SENSOR | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.1 Megapixel | 16.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 16,100,000 pixels | 17,200,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 17,200,000 pixels | 16,050,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Image Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic VI |
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LENS | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Type | - | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 II R - zoom |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 28 - 84mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 25 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 75 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual |
Lens Construction | - | 7 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | - | 37 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Features | - | Aspherical lens, MSC technology |
FOCUSING | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 35 | 35 |
AE/AF Control | Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF |
Face Detection | Yes | Eye Detect AF |
VIEWFINDER | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Viewfinder Type | Built-in - electronic | - |
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Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
Interchangeable | Yes | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 200-25600, ISO auto (200-25600) | ISO 100-25600, ISO auto (100-25600) |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight spot, shadow spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight spot, shadow spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 324 | 324 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | Art Filter bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing | Art Filter bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, beach/snow, landscape-portrait, Children, fireworks, 3D image, panorama assist, night scene, sports mode, sunset, candle, high key, night scene with portrait, underwater macro, underwater wide, low key, documents, nature macro, e-portrait, fisheye converter, wide converter, macro converter | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, beach/snow, landscape-portrait, Children, fireworks, panorama assist, night scene, sports mode, sunset, candle, Document, high key, night scene with portrait, underwater macro, underwater wide, low key, nature macro, e-portrait, fisheye converter, wide converter, macro converter |
Special Effects | Sepia, Monotone, Black & White Red filter, Black & White Yellow filter, Vivid, purple, blue, green, Black & White Orange filter, soft focus, natural, Black & White Green filter, Muted, portrait, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, i-Enhance, Dramatic Tone, High Key, Low Key, Key Line | Monotone, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, Muted, portrait, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, i-Enhance, Dramatic Tone, Key Line |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Fluorescent, sunlight, tungsten light, Flash, shade, overcast, Underwater, 2000K - 14000K | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater, 2000K - 14000K |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | 7 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/320 sec | 1/250sec, 1/4000 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 1,037,000 pixels | 460,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control, display colour control, Touch AF | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Detachable flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 7 | 7 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
External Flash Name | - | Olympus FL-LM1 |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Digital Video Format | MPEG-4, MJPEG | AVI, MJPEG, H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Image Storage | RAW 4608 x 3456 - 17 MB JPEG 4608 x 3456 - 7.5 MB JPEG 4608 x 3456 - 3.5 MB JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 1.1 MB JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.3 MB |
RAW 4608 x 3456 - 17 MB JPEG 4608 x 3456 - 7.5 MB JPEG 4608 x 3456 - 3.5 MB JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 1.1 MB JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.3 MB |
Video Capture | MPEG-4 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 20Mbps MPEG-4 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 17Mbps MPEG-4 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 13Mbps MPEG-4 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 10Mbps MJPEG - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps MJPEG - 1280 x 720 - 10 fps - Time-Lapse mode |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 13Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 10Mbps MJPEG - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Battery Type | Olympus BLN-1 Lithium Ion | Olympus BLS-5 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Olympus BLN-1 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Olympus BLS-5 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 330 shots | Photo shooting - 360 shots (IS on) |
CONNECTIONS | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Connectivity Features | Remote live view | - |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output |
USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Accessory port |
FEATURES | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec, 1 - 30 sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 frames per second, 4.5 frames per second, 9 frames per second | 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 3.6 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | HDR post-processing |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, sharpness control, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, GPS via mobile | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, in-camera red-eye fix, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, face detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, in-camera RAW processing, Full-time Live View, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Eye-Fi Card Ready, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, FlashAir Card Ready |
OTHERS | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, audio / video cable | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, camera grip, audio / video cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Olympus Viewer 3 | Drivers & Utilities, Olympus Viewer 3 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |