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E-P5
Based on 17 Reddit mentions
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Wracking my brain with analysis paralysis for 2nd camera
The E-PL cameras are an older design than their release date suggests. The E-P5 is essentially the original E-M5 from 2012, without the viewfinder. (But they kept the weather sealing!) GX7 - good workhorse camera, and not that big. It is older tech, of course, but its biggest knock is only having 2-
...EddieRyanDC in r/M43
March 11, 2026 6:10 PM
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It's M43 Monday! Ask Us Anything about Micro Four-Thirds Photography - all questions welcome!
Welcome to the world of M4/3 cameras. In my case long time user and contributor to DPReview forums, just starting here as I basically do not like the recent changes to the DPR forum. I need another outlet for my thoughts. Not abandoning DPR, just visiting there less. Firstly "the Pana/Oly thing" may
...Guy_ex_DPR in r/M43
November 10, 2025 8:27 PM
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New mirrorless camera for street photography advice ?
I'd consider one of the M43 bodies, maybe one of the smaller older ones, and a small prime, like a Panasonic 20mm 1.7. Like the Olympus E-P5.
211logos in r/AskPhotography
November 30, 2025 5:26 PM
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Just converted to M43.
I got into M43 via the Panasonic G85, which remains one of the best photography values out there. I've owned the G9ii since it launched. Love it. It's been my workhorse, but I also own a number of tiny M43 bodies for run-and-gun work... the Lumix GM5 and the Olympus E-P5. One piece of advice: as the
...Klutzy-Barracuda-498 in r/M43
March 19, 2026 1:47 PM
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Considering Olympus E-M10 as a budget alternative to Ricoh GR
If you mostly shoot on film cameras, e-m10 might be ok, I had Ricoh GR for a day and I can say e-m5 or e-m10 will give you much more film like experience because of viewfinder. But beware of micro four thirds cameras that do not have 3:2 frame ratio though, I compared side by side Ricoh GR and Olymp
...alexsenc in r/M43
August 21, 2025 4:56 AM
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Considering cheap mft body as a compact camera, does this make any sense?
With a bit of luck you may find an Olympus E-P5 for under $200. I paired mine with a Panasonic 12-32mm and Olympus 40-140mm f4-5.6 for street photography. Itβs a great combo.
findingsubtext in r/M43
December 5, 2025 12:44 AM
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Ricoh to EM1 - Lens IQ & Video
I've been shooting Olympus for a long time, my 'main body' has been a E-M1 mk2, I just upgraded to an OM-1 by selling my GRIII. I came to the GRIII through a path of other cameras, first was a Oly E-PM2 + 14mm f2.5. I used this as my walking around/biking/travel camera. At some point I grabbed an Fu
...frankly_adam in r/M43
January 8, 2026 8:32 PM
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Olympus Pen E-P5 lens compatibility?
I did some shooting today with my E-P5 and Pana Leica 100-400 (Mk I) and here's some thoughts. As expected, this camera seems pretty small when attached to that lens and the combo is front heavy, which is compounded by the lack of grip on the camera. So, you need to use classic film camera handling
...Free-Shelter4994 in r/M43
November 20, 2025 5:42 AM
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In the digital age- why do some pro's still use a dedicated light meter?
The problem really is that you're providing very bad advice with no practical value, using a generality that all cameras are just fine. Except, as we know, generalities by their very nature are false. Proving the point, to save time stick into your favorite AI the question "what modern digital camer
...Effective_Coach7334 in r/photography
July 21, 2026 11:15 AM
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Fantastic Visit
I used an Olympus E-P5 with a DJI 15mm lens. It's 13 years old but still amazing to shoot with. The ones from on the boat were taken with a compact Olympus TG-5. It's waterproof π.
ecvo5 in r/Utrecht
June 13, 2026 7:01 AM
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