| General | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | E-5 | E-1 |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus E-3 | |
| Successor Model | Olympus E-3 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13.1 Megapixel | 6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.3 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic V+ | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 2560 x 1920 |
| Other Resolutions | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 960, 640 x 480 | 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Superfine, Fine, Normal, Basic | Standard, High, Super High |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps |
| Focus | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus | Focus Modes: Single AF, Continuous AF, Manual |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 3 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 11 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 1.8" |
| Screen Resolution | 920k dot | 134k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.15x | 0.96x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.58x | 0.48x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3.0 - +1 |
| Shutter | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Type: Electronically controlled focal plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Flash | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Fill-in | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye |
| Flash Range | 18.00 m at ISO 200 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/180 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/5 EV, 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 519 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.6 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.5 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 56 |
| Video | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini type C | |
| Speaker | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional RM-1 | Wire/ InfraRed |
| Environmental | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75 mm (5.63 x 4.61 x 2.95") | 141 x 104 x 81 mm (5.55 x 4.09 x 3.19") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz) | 735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.2 x 5.5 x 5.8" |
| Power and Storage | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BLM-5 | |
| Battery Life | 870 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Slot 1: Compact Flash (Type I/II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II) |
| Other | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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