EPM2 or EPL5?

sigala1 wrote:

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.

Exactly my logic when I went for the E-PM2 recently. It is in part a question of relative value. I wanted the E-PL5 but couldn't justify paying so much more for it considering what you ge for the money.

It is also a question of what you are looking for. I seriously considered buying a E-P5, but chose not to because it is a much heavier and quite a bit larger camera; it is the same size and 25% heavier than my old E-P1. I wanted to buy a really small camera, but one that also has/takes an electronic finder.

If your size / weight proportion are more flexible, you should definitly consider the E-P5. But then the question of value kicks in again, i.e. if you're going to spend that kind of money for a E-P5, perhaps it makes sense to get a E-M10 with the built-in electronic finder?

I like my E-PM2. It is incredibly light and customisable enough for my use. It lacks the solidity of a metal camera, but it is not "cheap" in the hand either.