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E-5 and E-P3 question ...
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Rob MacLennan
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I haven't done a head-to-head comparison but, after using them both at the track for a couple of months, the image quality seems quite comparable. I would say that the tuning of the E-P3 is more "consumer friendly" (greater sharpening) than the E-5, but the tones and such seem to be very similar.
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D620L -> D540 -> C750UZ -> E-500 -> E-510 -> E-3 -> E-5 + E-30 + E-P2 + E-P3
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It was about time for me to publish a book!
D620L -> D540 -> C750UZ -> E-500 -> E-510 -> E-3 -> E-5 + E-30 + E-P2 + E-P3
faith_ps
Senior Member
I have both. Seemingly equally superb quality. E5 for work, ep3 for leisure use.
Thanks. That's what I was hoping to hear. Big difference in both cost and size/weight between the two! IQ-wise, how does the EP-2 hold up by comparison? They're going for less than $500 these days. Thanks again.
Art_P
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do you plan to park on the camera?
The E-5 is a better fit for the larger HG & SHG 4/3 lenses,
The PEN will take m43 lenses, but they don't match the HG or better lenses, or needs an adapter to take 4/3 lenses (and even w adapter, they might not focus as fast as on the E-5)
Do you prefer simpler user interface or more advanced controls?
Do you need/want weather sealing?
Just saying, there's more to the choice than price and size
and lenses do factor into the final IQ
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Art P
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The E-5 is a better fit for the larger HG & SHG 4/3 lenses,
The PEN will take m43 lenses, but they don't match the HG or better lenses, or needs an adapter to take 4/3 lenses (and even w adapter, they might not focus as fast as on the E-5)
Do you prefer simpler user interface or more advanced controls?
Do you need/want weather sealing?
Just saying, there's more to the choice than price and size
and lenses do factor into the final IQ
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Art P
"I am a creature of contrast,
of light and shadow.
I live where the two play together,
I thrive on the conflict"
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SLOtographer
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Sensor seems equivalent, though the jpegs ooc don't seem to me to have the same vibe. It's more consumer oriented, which I don't like as much. In raw, there's not much in it.
BUT, E5 has zuiko 43rds lenses. That's the big difference right now, though the newer lenses (12, 45, PL25) are making up the difference. The 12-60, 50, 50-200, any of the SHGs are superb. That said, the slight differences, are far less important than photographic considerations, so in all intents and purposes the EP3 is a little E5 in terms of IQ.
Cheers!
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BUT, E5 has zuiko 43rds lenses. That's the big difference right now, though the newer lenses (12, 45, PL25) are making up the difference. The 12-60, 50, 50-200, any of the SHGs are superb. That said, the slight differences, are far less important than photographic considerations, so in all intents and purposes the EP3 is a little E5 in terms of IQ.
Cheers!
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Rob MacLennan
Senior Member
Image-wise, the E-P2 stands up quite well. Not so much in the features, nor the focus speed department. The additional features, found on the E-P3, make it worth paying the extra. Unfortunately it does not come with the accessory LCD eyepiece, though, so that's an additional cost.
But even with the speed improvement found in the E-P3, over the E-P2, if focus speed is a prime concern then you need to look at the DSLRs, instead.
http://www.morallyambiguous.net/
It was about time for me to publish a book!
D620L -> D540 -> C750UZ -> E-500 -> E-510 -> E-3 -> E-5 + E-30 + E-P2 + E-P3
But even with the speed improvement found in the E-P3, over the E-P2, if focus speed is a prime concern then you need to look at the DSLRs, instead.
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http://www.morallyambiguous.net/
It was about time for me to publish a book!
D620L -> D540 -> C750UZ -> E-500 -> E-510 -> E-3 -> E-5 + E-30 + E-P2 + E-P3
Focus speed isn't as important to me as focus accuracy. I don't shoot much in the way of "action" stuff. Mostly still life, street shooting, abstracts, etc. Accuracy is the key for me.
Rob MacLennan
Senior Member
I don;t have a problem with focus accuracy, with the E-P2, but I found that focus speed was low enough to interfere with candid shooting.
http://www.morallyambiguous.net/
It was about time for me to publish a book!
D620L -> D540 -> C750UZ -> E-500 -> E-510 -> E-3 -> E-5 + E-30 + E-P2 + E-P3
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http://www.morallyambiguous.net/
It was about time for me to publish a book!
D620L -> D540 -> C750UZ -> E-500 -> E-510 -> E-3 -> E-5 + E-30 + E-P2 + E-P3
faith_ps
Senior Member
Also consider the older EP1. It will so much cheaper now. But don't underestimate it's performance. I had it firmware upgraded and the autofocus is now even faster. Also the EP1 kit lens (14-42mk1 metal mount) is to me the BEST one compared to the later kits. I have already tested them.
About quality of m4/3.... I'm not worried cause this system is the most OPTIMAL system compared to others (thats my personal opinion). So any lens you attach even the old manuals will give you stunning image quality.
On the new EP3, its image quality is more on the modern, bright, poppy ones. EP1 still preserves that first original Olympus colours that we all so loved. Conservative colour, very natural, very plain but elegant.
So , if you are not into the "Gear Race" where you have to update your gear every year, my best option is the EP1 kit.
Cheers,
JACOB
Wow ... that's a response I never expected to receive. The E-P1 wasn't even on my radar screen. But because of your post, I checked on pricing and found some refurbished ones w/17mm f/2.8 and the dedicated viewfinder for less than $400. Body only was less than $300! I will have to look into this more deeply. Thank you.
papillon_65
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You don't have to worry about focus speed with the EP-3, it easily matches most DSLR's and is almost certainly more reliable (in S-AF mode anyway).
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DonParrot
Senior Member
For street shooting I really recommend the E-PL3. It's the only µFT camera with a screen that can be tilted up or doen instead of sidewards and so, you can perfectly use it for shooting at waist level.
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Why not - if there's enough space on the sofa...
DonParrot
Senior Member
In the case that you should be interested in using the EVF2 or EVF3, please consider that the EP1 is the only PEN that can't use these electronic viewfinders.
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Why not - if there's enough space on the sofa...
I have used all three, E-5, E-P2 and E-P3. The E-5 is superb. Sharper than the Pens with more resilient files. It also has slightly more DR. If anything, the results from E-P2 are more similar to the ones from E-5. Same tone curve and "look", albeit quite a bit noisier at ISO1600 and up. The E-P3 has a different sensor which I'm still learning. It is much more sensitive to shadow colours and seems almost film like in its ability to resolve detail at the lower end of the histogram. However, the shadows are pretty noisy and highlight headroom is rather small.
You could consider an E-PL3 or even an E-PM1. They have the same image capturing and processing as the E-P3 and are both cheaper.
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You could consider an E-PL3 or even an E-PM1. They have the same image capturing and processing as the E-P3 and are both cheaper.
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Gallery: http://weatherloony.fruitsens.com/snphoto.html
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