Olympus E-PL5 is still AMAZING in 2026! Great Alternative to Ricoh GR IV and Fujifilm X100VI

Описание: Today I'm celebrating one of the most beloved cameras in my line-up: the Olympus E-PL5. This isn't just a camera review — it’s a love letter to a machine that's been with me over the years.

My first mirrorless camera was the E-PL2. Small, lightweight, and full of character. It made me fall in love with mirrorless photography. Then in 2013, I upgraded to the Olympus E-PL5, and it changed everything. Since then, I've stuck with Micro Four Thirds forever. In 2025, I added an OM-D E-M5 Mark 4 to my kit. Over the years, my lens collection has grown to 15 Micro Four Thirds native lenses, including favorites like the Panasonic 20mm F1.7, Olympus 45mm F1.8, and Olympus 75mm F1.8. But today, it's all about celebrating the E-PL5 itself.

Let's talk image quality. For such a compact body, the image detail and color rendition are astonishing. The smooth, beautiful bokeh you can get with the right lenses is just a joy to shoot. Then there's the lightweight design. So easy to carry that you’ll take it everywhere. That’s the kind of freedom every photographer dreams of. And here's the real game changer. Olympus's Supersonic Wave Filter (SSWF) — the absolutely BEST dust reduction system in the industry. In over 14 years, I've never once had a dust issue with this camera. Honestly, I've never even cleaned the sensor. That's how good it is.

Pair the E-PL5 with the small, thin lenses in the Micro Four Thirds world, and you've got a setup that's perfect for street, travel, everyday, and so much more. Don't even get me started on the fun Rough Monochrome mode, the mood it captures is unique and expressive. And in this video, I've included actual photos shot with the E-PL5. Take a look, every image is special to me.
This is a camera that still makes my heart race whenever I pick it up. This is my Olympus E-PL5 love story.

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Olympus (OM System) E-PL5 — beloved for 14+ years
Amazing image quality + ultra portable
SSWF dust reduction — never had dust issues
Amazing Alternative to Ricoh GR IIIx / GR IV, Canon PowerShot V1, Fujifilm X100VI.
Great camera for street photography

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