Olympus E-5 vs Pentax 645D
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Released March 2010
- Updated by Pentax 645Z
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Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-5 and Pentax 645D, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and 645D (Medium format) use different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-5 was launched 11 months after the 645D so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-5 matches up against the 645D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Pentax 645D
| E-5 | 645D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | March 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Olympus E-5
| 645D | E-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Pentax 645D
| E-5 | 645D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 features external measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-5 and Pentax 645D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-5 against the 645D.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and 645D is 58 and 50 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and 645D.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax 645D will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher E-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
| Olympus E-5 | Pentax 645D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus E-5 | Pentax 645D |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-02-03 | 2010-03-10 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic V+ | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Medium format |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 44 x 33mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 7264 x 5440 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Number of lenses | 45 | 6 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.85x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/125 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 800g (1.76 lbs) | 1480g (3.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 56 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | 24.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | 519 | 1262 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 870 pictures | 800 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLM-5 | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Launch cost | $1,700 | $4,000 |