Olympus PEN V205081WU000 White 2016
The 16MP Live MOS sensor and 3-axis in-body stabilization deliver sharper handheld shots, while the 180-degree downward flip touchscreen enables a dedicated selfie mode for both stills and video. Its retro-styled, 499g body combines portability with a tactile build quality that stands out in the entry-level mirrorless segment. This camera is best for vloggers and beginners who prioritize easy self-recording and sharing over 4K video or weather-sealed durability.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong af (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 19 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VII |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 81 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8.5 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus PEN V205081WU000 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 81 | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | 8.5 | 10 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 30 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 499 | 723 | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 658 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PEN V205081WU000 | 78.2 | 39.8 | 69.9 | 69.2 | 23.9 | 10 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 29.8 | 56.5 | 74.1 | 78.3 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.2 | 98.8 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 92.3 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 97.3 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.5 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 62.8 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.3 | 55.4 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 92.3 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
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