The Olympus E-5 is 27.9 mm wider, 44.3 mm taller, 33 mm deeper and 558 g heavier than the Olympus PEN E-PL1.
| Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus E-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Size (W × H × D) | 114.6 × 72.2 × 41.5 mm | 142.5 × 116.5 × 74.5 mm |
| Weight | 334 g | 892 g |
| Lens | Micro Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Announced | 2010 | 2010 |