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Help: Another EM5 or EM1 Quandry

Started Dec 7, 2014 | Questions thread
baxters Veteran Member • Posts: 5,319
Re: Help: Another EM5 or EM1 Quandry
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Nivivin wrote:

I was looking at the EM1 with 12-40mm Pro lens which retails for the equivalent of USD1680/- in Malaysia. However the store suggested that I should also consider the EM5, which is sold in a bundle with 12-40mm Pro lens, 25mm f1.8, 16GB Eyefi card, and HLD6 grip for the equivalent of USD1550/-. I've handled both, and while I like the comfort and grip of the EM1, I also like the portability of the EM5 especially when used with the Panasonic 14mm and Oly 25mm. I'm also balancing my concern that the EM1 is too much camera for a beginner like me, against the fact that the EM5 has been discontinued and will therefore not get any support in terms of new firmware etc.

All the Olynpus cameras, except for the EPL1 and EP1, just got firmware releases to focus better with the new 40-150 Pro zoom. Expect the EM5 to stay on firmware list for lens compatibility for a few more years.

You said it yourself. You like the portability of the smaller EM5, and you can always make it monstrous and heavy with the HLD6. You also get the 25mm.

Actually, you should look into the EM10. Has onboard flash and WiFi. Not that much bigger than an EPL3.

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