Both cameras performed well and gave us crisp, focused photos. We were finding it difficult to justify the $100 to spring for the E-PL5 over the E-PM2. But then we started tilting the screen out to review photos or framing the best angle for a shot, and it became a “must have” feature. ...

Olympus erweist sich im Test als Geheimtipp für Fotografen, die eine handliche DSLM mit sehr guter Bildqualität suchen. Der etwas kleinere Micro-FourThirds-Sensor ermöglicht kompakte Body-Abmessungen und vergleichsweise kleine Objektive – eine gute Ausgangslage für eine Immer-Dabei-DSLM.

At first glance, the E-PL5 seems nothing more than a tweak to the E-PL3, but while it may look similar, the E-PL5 feels like a completely different camera underneath. ...

Almost the same size as the equally new Canon EOS M, which will have the advantage in some purists' eyes thanks to a physically larger APS-C image sensor, ...

With the Pen E-PL5, Olympus is almost replacing the E-P3 as much as the E-PL3. It's a mirrorless camera that takes very good-quality pictures and offers high-end performances. This latest addition to the Pen family is therefore well positioned to succeed in the world of interchangeable lens compacts.

Die Pen E-PL5 erreicht nahezu die Bildqualität der OM-D. Wer auf einen eingebauten Sucher verzichten kann, erhält mit ihr eine kleine und preiswerte Alternative zu E-M5.

The Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 features an updated tilting 3inch touch screen, with better handling than the previous Lite E-PL3. The camera doesn't feature a panoramic mode, but does include a built in HDR bracketing mode, although unfortunately this doesn't auto-stitch the photos. The Live Time feature inherited from the Olympus OM-D E-M5 is an excellent feature. ...

Die Olympus Pen "Lite" E-PL5 ist eine rundum gelungene spiegellose Systemkamera. Sie leistet sich keine großen Schwächen und kann praktisch in allen Bereichen von der Verarbeitung über die Ergonomie und Ausstattung bis hin zur Geschwindigkeit mit hoher Serienbildrate und rasantem Autofokus punkten. ...

We enjoyed the ability to fire the shutter with a satisfying clunk by tapping where your subject appears on screen. Plus with Art Filter effects that are fun and effective, and warm, bold colours delivered almost on default, apart from a few niggles this is a great step up option for anyone wanting DSLR-style shots without the bulk.

Olympus has hit the nail on the head with this one. The E-PL5 delivers exceptional image quality at a reasonable price point, but also delivers in its build, features and performance stakes too. Our moans are very few and far between. The E-PL5 is a compact system camera as it should be.

Die OM-D-Technik macht sich bemerkbar - die Olympus PEN E-PL5 ist das bisher beste Modell der PL-Reihe und landete nur ganz knapp hinter der Olympus OM-D. Dabei konnte die Systemkamera mit einem vorbildlichen Rauschverhalten, einer hohen Eingangsdynamik und einem Klappdisplay punkten. ...