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Olympus PEN E-P5 vs Olympus PEN E-P3 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Olympus PEN E-P5

Olympus PEN E-P5

olympus
$458.99

Rangefinder-style mirrorless

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Olympus PEN E-P3

Olympus PEN E-P3

olympus
$0

Rangefinder-style mirrorless

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Olympus PEN E-P5
62
87 out of 140
Olympus PEN E-P5 wins
Olympus PEN E-P3
56
79 out of 140
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Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationOlympus PEN E-P5Olympus PEN E-P3
Sensor SizeFour Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
ISO Range100 - 25600100 - 12800
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Olympus PEN E-P5: 7/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 5/10
7
5
7251
Olympus PEN E-P5 leads by 2 points

Resolution

Olympus PEN E-P5: 5/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 4/10
5
4
1612
Olympus PEN E-P5 leads by 1 point

Low Light Performance

Olympus PEN E-P5: 2/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 1/10
2
1
ISO 895ISO 536
Olympus PEN E-P5 leads by 1 point

Max ISO Score

Olympus PEN E-P5: 7/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 6/10
7
6
ISO 25600ISO 12800
Olympus PEN E-P5 leads by 1 point

Dynamic Range

Olympus PEN E-P5: 9/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 7/10
9
7
12.4 EV10.1 EV
Olympus PEN E-P5 leads by 2 points

Autofocus System

Olympus PEN E-P5: 9/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 9/10
9
9
35 points35 points

Video Capabilities

Olympus PEN E-P5: 7/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080

Burst Speed

Olympus PEN E-P5: 6/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 5/10
6
5
93
Olympus PEN E-P5 leads by 1 point

Battery Life

Olympus PEN E-P5: 3/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 3/10
3
3
330330

Viewfinder Quality

Olympus PEN E-P5: 5/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder

Portability

Olympus PEN E-P5: 10/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 10/10
10
10
420369

Lens Ecosystem

Olympus PEN E-P5: 6/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses

Value for Money

Olympus PEN E-P5: 10/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 10/10
10
10
$458.99$0

Durability

Olympus PEN E-P5: 1/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
6
Olympus PEN E-P5
Tied Categories
8
Equal performance
Categories Won
0
Olympus PEN E-P3