Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-7

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus E-5 versus Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-5 was announced 17 months later than the K-7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-5 matches up versus the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 and Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 has outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-5 versus Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-5 and the K-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and K-7 is 58 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and K-7.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-5 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-7 will deliver more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.