Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-1 II

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-5 versus Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was announced 8 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-5 grades vs the K-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 enjoys outside 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) while the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-5 and the K-1 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and K-1 II is 58 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and K-1 II.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-1 II will result in greater detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.