Question :
What differentiates the E-5 from the E-3?

Answer:
The following table describes the differences:

Lens mount	Four Thirds Mount
Memory	CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA-compatible) SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC compatible)	CompactFlash (Type I, II), Micro drive, xD Picture Card
Image processor	TruePic V+	TruePic III
Effective pixels number	12.3 million pixels	10.1 million pixels
Monitor type	HyperCrystal LCD (semi-transmissive TFT color LCD)
Monitor size	3.0 inches	2.5 inches
Monitor total no. of pixels	920,000 dots (VGA)	230,000 dots
Movable monitor	Available
Viewfinder field of view/magnification	100 %　/ 1.15x
Image stabilizer	5 EV steps (in maximum effect)
Imager AF	Available	Not available
Art filter
Multi exposure
Multi aspect
Panorama combining shooting	Not available
Shooting movies	Available	Not available
Menu languages	34 languages including Japanese and English	2 languages (Japanese, English) * One language can be added using OLYMPUS Master.
Copyright settings	Available	Not available
Built-in flash	Available
HDMI output connector	Available	Not available
Stereo microphone jack
Body material	Magnesium alloy
Dimensions	142.5 mm (W) x 116.5 mm (H) x 74.5 mm (D)/ 5.6" (W) x 4.6" (H) x 2.9" (D)
Release date	October 2010	November 2007

Question :
I would like to use a commercially available PL filter. Which type should I use?

Answer:
You can use a circular-type PL filter (C-PL) if you would like to use a commercially available filter.

Question :
The brightness of the LCD monitor changes sometimes when I move my camera. Why is this happening?

Answer:
The camera adjusts the brightness automatically according to the surrounding brightness.

By default, the AUTO BRIGHTNESS setting is ON.
When AUTO BRIGHTNESS is ON, the illumination sensor measures the surrounding brightness and automatically adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor for optimal viewing.

If you want to keep a certain brightness, press the MENU button, and then select (Setup Menu). In (Monitor brightness adjustment), set AUTO BRIGHTNESS to OFF.

Question :
What are the compression rates and what size are the image files in each record mode?

Answer:
【 Still pictures 】
The following table shows the approximate values when shooting still pictures in the 4:3 aspect ratio.

Record mode	Compression rate		Number of pixels	File format	Number of storable pictures in a 1GB SD/SDHC card	File size (approx.)
RAW	Lossless compression		4032 ｘ 3024	ORF	54	14MB
Large	SF (SuperFine)	1/2.7		JPEG	101	8.4MB
	F (Fine)	1/4			145	5.9MB
	N (Normal)	1/8			320	2.7MB
	B (Basic)	1/12			477	1.8MB
Middle	SF (SuperFine)	1/2.7	3200 ｘ 2400		154	5.6MB
	F (Fine)	1/4			255	3.4MB
	N (Normal)	1/8			504	1.7MB
	B (Basic)	1/12			747	1.2MB
	SF (SuperFine)	1/2.7	2560 ｘ 1920		269	3.2MB
	F (Fine)	1/4			395	2.2MB
	N (Normal)	1/8			776	1.1MB
	B (Basic)	1/12			1143	0.8MB
	SF (SuperFine)	1/2.7	1600 ｘ 1200		673	1.3MB
	F (Fine)	1/4			993	0.9MB
	N (Normal)	1/8			1893	0.5MB
	B (Basic)	1/12			2753	0.4MB
Record mode	Compression rate		Number of pixels	File format	Number of storable pictures in a 1GB SD/SDHC card	File size (approx.)
Small	SF (SuperFine)	1/2.7	1280 ｘ 960	JPEG	1044	0.9MB
	F (Fine)	1/4			1514	0.6MB
	N (Normal)	1/8			2884	0.3MB
	B (Basic)	1/12			4038	0.3MB
	SF (SuperFine)	1/2.7	1024 ｘ 768		1594	0.6MB
	F (Fine)	1/4			2243	0.4MB
	N (Normal)	1/8			4038	0.3MB
	B (Basic)	1/12			5507	0.2MB
	SF (SuperFine)	1/2.7	640 ｘ 480		3563	0.3MB
	F (Fine)	1/4			5048	0.2MB
	N (Normal)	1/8			8654	0.2MB
	B (Basic)	1/12			10096	0.1MB

Question :
Which types of memory cards can I use?

Answer:
The E-5 can use SD cards (SDHC, SDXC) and CompactFlash ® (Type I, UDMA-compatible). You can also copy images from one type of card to another inside the camera.

Note:
To see a list of compatible memory cards, click here:
SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card Compatibility with E-5
Compact Flash Compatible with E-5

Question :
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?

Answer:
You can either read online or download the instruction manual for your camera.
See the following Web page to find the available manuals:
Download Manuals

Question :
Where can I find information on how to use the [ib] software?

Answer:
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about [ib] are collected here.

Detailed documentation of the software's functions is available in the application's Help file. To access the Help file, launch [ib] and choose ib Help from the Help menu.

Question :
Are any firmware updates available for my camera?

Answer:
You can find the available firmware for your camera on the following Web page:
Download Files: Software, Firmware, Drivers

Question :
For how many steps of shutter speed does the E-5's Image Stabilizer compensate?

Answer:
The effect of the image stabilizer is equivalent to up to five shutter speed steps, according to Olympus' testing conditions. The value varies depending on the lens and shooting conditions. For example, when you shoot at a shutter speed of 1/15, the Image Stabilizer compensates for camera shake equivalent to 1/500.