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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.

Olympus OM-D E-M5
Olympus

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D · 2012
Lowest now
$274
MSRP
$999
27% of MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 140.4% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $114, $160 below today. Currently 27% of the $999 MSRP.

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Olympus PEN E-PL5
Olympus

Olympus PEN E-PL5

Olympus PEN · 2012
Lowest now
$199
MSRP
$699
28% of MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $199 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 28% of the $699 MSRP. Prices are down 23.2% over the last 30 days.

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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 $274 $199
% of MSRP 27% of MSRP 28% of MSRP

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