Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Revealed May 2012
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Pentax K-01
E-5 | K-01 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus E-5
K-01 | E-5 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Pentax K-01
E-5 | K-01 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Pentax K-01 | |
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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 |