Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Released February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-3
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-r Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-r, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very comparable but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-5 was launched very close to the K-r and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-5 matches up versus the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Pentax K-r
E-5 | K-r | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus E-5
K-r | E-5 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Pentax K-r
E-5 | K-r | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | March 2011 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 features outside measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-r in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-5 vs the K-r.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and K-r is 58 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and K-r.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-5 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier.
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-5 | Pentax K-r |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2011-02-03 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V+ | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) | 598 gr (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 519 | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 pictures | 470 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLM-5 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
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 |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Launch cost | $1,700 | $1,100 |