E-PL5 tempted

[brianvickers]

I'm tempted to replace my E-P1 with an E-PL5.......what will I miss from the Pen if I change to the Lite version.....would you recommend it?

[StephenL]

Re: E-PL5 tempted

Not sure what you'll miss, but you will gain the E-M5 sensor. Must be worth the change?

[gregles]

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I am loving the epl5 Brian - I moved from the E30 and all I can say is WOWWWW

[pvasc]

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Didn't have the E-P1 so I can't say what you'll miss. The E-PL5 is a worthy upgrade, but wouldn't you want to have a look at the E-P5 first?

Flash, no on board flash, you might miss that if you use the VF-2/3/4.

[vchaney]

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The only thing is the thumb wheel, the epl5 is an upgrade in every other way. The controls on the epl5 are pretty easy to get to grip with.

Hope that helps.

[Peter_Hartland]

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I am seriously considering the EPL5 for a 2nd body for my OM-D having now played with one. The higher shutter speed can be useful, but the better back screen being thinner & higher resolution is a bonus also. I would need to buy the evf for most stuff. They also say the battery life is better by about 20% (my biggest gripe about the OM-D) but still not that good.
As a guy with big hands I found the camera not to bad to hold, but with no separate grip would make on. This based on a 2nd body, for out & about stuff ticks all the right boxes.

[OlyPaul]

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I love my E-PL5, I really should put my E-PL3 for sale as it gets little use now.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

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I really like the E-PL5 it's ideal:

I can get the E-PL5 & VF-2, 9-18, 14-42, 40-150 and the FL-36 with a few extras in a Lowepro 160 AW.

Super walkabout CSC.

[yorky]

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I changed from an E5 with many lenses to the EP L5 and have no regrets. Its a wonderful light camera which does just about everything the E5 could do-better. I would recomend an electronic viewfinder which makes so very versitile. I like the touch screen as well which is very useful.
After a couple of weeks I found a big box and put all my E5 Kit in it with the exception of the 35 macro lens-rang Ffords who sent a van to pick it all up and most of the items have sold with me having over £1000 ound sent so far.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelsy

[brianvickers]

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For me it would be a second body to my E-M5, I don't think I would invest in an EVF as Id take the E-M5 in the situations where I might need it. My biggest gripe with the E-P1 is the slow focus and low res screen which can be difficult to focus with, especially in bright light. It produces nice images though ....at least until I compare them with the E-M5.
Thanks for your feedback everyone - it seems everyone is an advocate for the E -PL5 including all reviews I've read elsewhere. I will get my order in tonight - a nice black version I think!
Anyone want an E-p1 body?

[Ulfric M Douglas]

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Already owning an e-M5 I do not see any point in you buying an e-pL5 to go with it.
Keep the e-P1 for the Jpeg colours and ISO100, and the look and feel of it as an object.
If you only use RAW then sure, sell it but replace it with a Panasonic that does different stuff to your e-M5 ... a cheap GX1 or a G5 maybe.

[cariadus]

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I've often thought about getting an E-PL5 to go alongside my E-M5, but then when I take the grips off and put on the 20mm the E-M5 just about fits into a jacket or coat pocket anyway, so I'm not sure I'd really gain anything other than a higher shutter speed and more flexible screen.

[brianvickers]

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Doh!
I almost made a decision then.
I love the ep1 no lumps or bumps makes it easier to pocket......the 17mm f2.8 lets iit down ...especially as mine has a damaged front element....so I've been using the 12 and 45 with it, but that makes it bigger.
I agree there is no great difference in size ref the E-M5 which I'm reluctant to put in my pocket or unprotected in my work or cycling bag.
Maybe I just need a good pancake lens to use with the e-p1 and not worry about the odd occasion when focussing is an issue, back to the drawing board me thinks

[cariadus]

Re: E-PL5 tempted

Doh!
I almost made a decision then.

Oops, sorry about that!

[brianvickers]

Re: E-PL5 tempted

No problem...I've been kicking this around for some time....it's good to get another view....if I ask my wife she always concludes with the cheapest option, and on the odd occasion she goes for the more expensive option I get cold feet and decide the dyson needs replacing first.....I'm a bit crap at decision making!