Olympus pen e p5 vs olympus om d e m1?

Both are 2013 Micro Four Thirds cameras with nearly identical 16-megapixel sensors, so the choice comes down to the body. I'd pick the OM-D E-M1 if you want weather sealing or on-sensor phase-detection autofocus. The PEN E-P5 suits people who want a metal body with five-axis stabilisation, though its viewfinder is an optional clip-on.

Both take the same lenses, so the lens matters more. For an everyday kit, I'd look at:

• Olympus M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO for an all-round zoom
• Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 for a light prime, about 50mm on full frame
• Panasonic Lumix G 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II for a compact standard zoom

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