The Olympus E-5 is 32 mm wider, 52.8 mm taller, 36.3 mm deeper and 567 g heavier than the Olympus PEN E-PL5.
| Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Olympus E-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Size (W × H × D) | 110.5 × 63.7 × 38.2 mm | 142.5 × 116.5 × 74.5 mm |
| Weight | 325 g | 892 g |
| Lens | Micro Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Announced | 2012 | 2010 |