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Oly E-PM2 vs E-PL5 screen

Started May 31, 2014 | Questions thread
jalywol
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Re: Oly E-PM2 vs E-PL5 screen

Petak wrote:

Hi,

Has anyone compared directly the LCD screen quality of these two PENs? I've read somewhere that the screen on E-PL5 is better (not because it articulates) but couldn't find any more info on the matter. The reason I'm asking is that I am seriously considering the E-PM2 but it is now almost the same price as E-PL5 and while I don't care about articulating screen a better Q one would be nice.

Thank you

The only thing different about the EPL5 screen is that it articulates. I've used them both, and could not tell a difference between them (and they have the same viewing 16:9 ratio and size).

To get a larger useable view in normal 4:3 format, you would have to go to a different camera, such as any of the OMDs or the EP5, or any of the Panasonics (including the GM1) (They all use 3:2, not 16:9 screens).

-J

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