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Started Jan 11, 2019 | User reviews thread
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Re: E-P5

paul613 wrote:

I don't know how many times I've used DPReview's "compare cameras" feature to compare the E-P5 against other Pens--the older E-P3, or the newer E-PL7, 8, and 9. None of the other Pens would save more than 65 grams, and none would use the same BLN-1 battery. The E-PL9, at least, would give me an electronic shutter and a newer JPEG engine, without giving up the built-in flash.

The only camera that can replace E-P5 is the anniversary model PEN-F. It is about same size as the E-P5 and the similar dual-dial design. But comes with few extras and changes (for good and bad). The main bonus is that you get to use the same battery.

When the PEN-F gets old and discontinued, Olympus hopefully would release E-P6 to continue PEN line flagship model by keeping the design similar. But as Olympus has shown they are not interested anymore for AP2 port, it would mean no more VF-4 or VF-2 for it.

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