Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs Olympus PEN E-PL5
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest now
$254
MSRP
$999
-75% vs MSRP
Prices are rising
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 122.8% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $114, $140 below today. Currently 25% of the $999 MSRP.
Lowest now
$174
MSRP
$699
-75% vs MSRP
Prices are rising
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 67.3% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $85, $89 below today. Currently 25% of the $699 MSRP.
Specs side by side
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Family | Olympus OM-D | Olympus PEN |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor family | Olympus 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS | Olympus 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Megapixels | 16.1 MP | 16.1 MP |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detection | Contrast Detection |
| IBIS | 5-axis 5-stop | 3-axis |
| Weather sealed | Yes | No |
| Max video | 1080p60 | 1080p30 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 425 g | 325 g |
| Dimensions | 122 × 89 × 43 mm | 111 × 64 × 38 mm |
| Body material | magnesium alloy | polycarbonate |
| Released | 2012-01-01 | 2012-09-17 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | likely discontinued | discontinued |
| MSRP | $999 | $699 |
| Current low | $254 | $174 |
| vs MSRP | -75% | -75% |
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