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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-3
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-5 was launched 16 months prior to the K-01 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-5 scores versus the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Pentax K-01

 E-5 K-01 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus E-5

 K-01 E-5 
RevealedMay 2012February 2011Fresher by 16 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Pentax K-01

 E-5 K-01 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 enjoys exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-5 against the K-01.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and K-01 is 58 and 76 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and K-01.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-01 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography details
Pentax K-01 Sports photography details
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Travel photography highlights
56
weather proof
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
65
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competition (561 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography details
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-5
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
64
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
does have external mic jack
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus E-5Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-5 Pentax K-01
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-03 2012-05-30
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 81
Cross focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 79
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 12.9
DXO Low light score 519 1135
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 540 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-5 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,700 $899