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E-PL5 a worthy camera all this time later?

Started Apr 22, 2015 | Discussions thread
OP fbx Senior Member • Posts: 2,622
Re: No

.Sam. wrote:

There are much better cameras at this price point. Older Olympus bodies have a terrible shutter shock issue that can not be fixed via firm ware. I would stay away from it.

On the other hand, PL7, EP5, EM10 are much better cameras with modern updates. And they can be had for only $100 more if you look for the right deals.

Hang on a minute--I don't know where you can get an E-P5 for anything close to the money we're talking about ($350 with lens). Looks like the E-P5 is about $800 body only on Amazon in the States. Also on Amazon E-PL7 is $600 base. OM D E-M10 is $700.

The P series has been, as I recall, the heavyweight of this M2/3 series from Oly and has always been twice as expensive as the lesser brothers. I'm still confused about what the other two versions of the camera are called now. They start with three versions the P, the PL, and the Mini (I think).

It would be great if someone who knows the details of this series of Oly cams laid out the history here. I, for one, would much appreciate.

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