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Olympus Pen E-P5 vs. E-PL7

Started Apr 26, 2017 | Discussions
iKokomo Regular Member • Posts: 169
Olympus Pen E-P5 vs. E-PL7

I have a decent collection of Micro Four Thirds lenses (because I use a BMPCC) and I would like to have a camera on vacations that is more portable than my SLRs but still has the Micro Four Thirds sensor. I have borrowed my mom's Olympus Pen E-PL1 and I love that thing!

I was talked out of getting a Yi M1 here on the forums which is great! So as I look at getting another camera I see that Olympus Pen E-P5 vs. E-PL7 are about the same price today.

But my second questions is: What are the differences between the E-P5 vs. E-PL7? Which one would you recommend between these two models and why?

Thanks!

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Palefire Regular Member • Posts: 119
Re: Olympus Pen E-P5 vs. E-PL7
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I moved from an epl1 to an ep5

The EP5 was a top range model in its time. It has slightly better most stuff plus more dials and a built in flash (which I find important, I don't want to faff with a fiddly external one, and I can use the built in one as a trigger for my external flash)

I'd go for the EP5, it's a lovely camera.

OpticsEngineer Veteran Member • Posts: 7,850
Re: Olympus Pen E-P5 vs. E-PL7
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my, has it really been that long since those two came out? wow, time flies

anyway, here is a link to an old discussion.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/54282924

I really like my EPL7 by the way. I use it with the optional VF4 viewfinder quite a bit.

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rsmithgi Senior Member • Posts: 2,939
Re: Olympus Pen E-P5 vs. E-PL7
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E-P5 has improved IBIS, built in flash, faster min shutter speed, and dual control dials. The E-PL7 has more focus points, is slightly smaller.

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