Would the Olympus OMD-EM-5 better than the OMD-EM-10?
Jul 6, 2015 21:16:29 #
With the introduction of the EM-5 II the original EM-5 price is lowered to less than $500 while the EM-10 is almost $600. Is the EM-5 the better camera?
Jul 6, 2015 21:32:06 #
Jul 6, 2015 21:40:08 #
BebuLamar wrote:
With the introduction of the EM-5 II the original EM-5 price is lowered to less than $500 while the EM-10 is almost $600. Is the EM-5 the better camera?
I don't have the 10 but I do have the original EM5 and the EM1. The EM5 is still a great camera, and I often use it as my camera of choice. It's compact, fits nicely in-hand, and is responsive, highly configurable. I think the current price is a real bargain. The weatherproofing is excellent - I've used it in rain, snow, deserts, the 100% humidity we have here, with no ill effects. The IBIS is excellent.
I don't know what sensor is in the EM10 but the Sony sensor in the EM5 is better than the Panasonic one in the EM1 for low light shooting. Google it.
Jul 6, 2015 22:15:04 #
BebuLamar wrote:
With the introduction of the EM-5 II the original EM-5 price is lowered to less than $500 while the EM-10 is almost $600. Is the EM-5 the better camera?
The EM-5 is better for low light (I use it instead of EM-1 or GH3 for concerts and theater). I don't care for the ergonomics of the camera, however. The function buttons are hard to access, I use the grip (an extra expense); upper part at all times, lower part if I'm shooting vertical a lot. The EM-5 is weather proof, but most lenses are not, and probably has better IBIS. The EM-10 has wifi and focus peaking.
My main beef with the EM-5 is that Olympus stopped upgrading firmware, so it is what it is.
One consideration; if you think you might upgrade to an E-M1; the E-M5 uses the same battery. I take the two cameras for travel since I don't have to bring another charger and can share batteries.
Recent shot with E-M5:
Jul 7, 2015 09:53:23 #
The EM-10 is better. It has the same firmware as the EM-1. You don't get the weather sealing or the same stabilized body as you would in the EM-5, You can't go wrong with either one.
jcboy3 wrote:
The EM-5 is better for low light (I use it instead... (show quote)
Jul 7, 2015 10:40:18 #
sr71 wrote:
The EM-10 is better. It has the same firmware as the EM-1. You don't get the weather sealing or the same stabilized body as you would in the EM-5, You can't go wrong with either one.
The E-M10 has a newer image processor than the E-M5. Truepic VII instead of VI.
I just purchased the refurb E-M10 factory fresh direct from Olympus web site for $359. I just previously sold my E-M5.
Happy with the E-M10. Has the 3 axis IBIS and not weather proof, however. I am pretty stable and use a tripod a lot.
On Father's day, Olympus had on site, a two lens special for the E-M10 at $599 with the 14-42 and 40-150 lenses.
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Jul 7, 2015 10:59:13 #
If you plan on doing night sky stuff, the em5 is better...otherwise, I prefer the em10.
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Jul 7, 2015 14:37:24 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
and often times better than FF.
Not to mention often better than APSc. Shooting 4/3 and m4/3 since 2003, and always pixel peeking and comparing.
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