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EPM2 or EPL5?

Started May 30, 2014 | Questions thread
sigala1 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,911
$199 for E-PM2, can't beat that
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Bas Hamstra wrote:

My EPL1 died (LCD cracked after drop). So I am looking for replacement, with the better 16MP sensor. I a in doubt between EPL5 and EPM2 (price nor far apart).

The EPM2 is a bit lighter, but I am worried about "handling", would not like to dive in menu for setting exposure comp and aperture. EPL1 was not ideal in that area either, but I got used to it.

Bas

The E-PM2 has been selling for $199 with kit lens, and the extra price of the E-PL5 can't be justified given that it's an identical camera except for a mode dial and a tilting LCD. (And some minor differnences that are ENTIRELY COSMETIC and have nothing to do with image quality of functionality.)

Given the current price of the E-PL5, it's better to step up to an E-M10 if you want the best Olympus camera. Or consider the E-P5 which you may find at deep discount at some lower-tier sellers.

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