Olympus E-1 vs Pentax KP

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-1 vs Pentax KP, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and KP (24MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-1 was announced 14 years prior to the KP and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-1 grades against the KP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

See the Olympus E-1 vs Pentax KP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-1 against the KP.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and KP is 59 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and KP.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax KP will provide you with extra detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older E-1 will be behind in sensor technology.