Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2003
- Successor is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-1 and Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-1 was launched 10 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-1 grades against the K-5 IIs with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
E-1 | K-5 IIs |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus E-1
K-5 IIs | E-1 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | November 2003 | Newer by 115 months | |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 134k | Crisper display (+787k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Pentax K-5 IIs
E-1 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 enjoys outer measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-1 and Pentax K-5 IIs in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-1 and the K-5 IIs.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and K-5 IIs.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-5 IIs will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus E-1 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-1 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Class | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2003-11-29 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 134k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 735 grams (1.62 lb) | 760 grams (1.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $1,700 | $749 |