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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-410
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-420 versus Pentax K-1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-420 was brought out 8 years before the K-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-420 scores against the K-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Pentax K-1

 E-420 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus E-420

 K-1 E-420 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2008Fresher by 93 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Pentax K-1

 E-420 K-1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-420 versus Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-420 vs the K-1.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and K-1 is 77 and 55 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and K-1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-420 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will result in greater detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-420 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
85
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-420
Street photography with Pentax K-1
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (426g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (204,800)
heavier than others in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-420
Sports photography with Pentax K-1
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 shots)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.4 frames per second)
low battery power (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than competition (426g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
53
environment sealing
fantastic resolution (36 megapixels)
low battery power (760 per charge)
heavier than others in class (1,010 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery power (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-420
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
9
can't record video
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,010g)
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Pentax K-1
 Olympus E-420Pentax K-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-420 Pentax K-1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2008-06-23 2016-02-17
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 1010g (2.23 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 96
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 14.6
DXO Low light score 527 3280
Other
Battery life 500 photos 760 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Two
Retail price $999 $1,499