Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-1

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was revealed 6 years earlier than the K-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-5 matches up versus the K-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 & Pentax K-1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 comes with physical 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-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-5 versus the K-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and K-1 is 58 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and K-1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-5 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will deliver more detail because of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.