Olympus E-5 vs Pentax MX-1
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Launched July 2013
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-5 and Pentax MX-1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-5 was introduced 3 years prior to the MX-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-5 grades versus the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Pentax MX-1
E-5 | MX-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Olympus E-5
MX-1 | E-5 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | February 2011 | Newer by 29 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Pentax MX-1
E-5 | MX-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor 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") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-5 and Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 vs the MX-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and MX-1 is 58 and 84 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and MX-1.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-5 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Pentax MX-1 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-03 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (1.76 lb) | 391 gr (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 519 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 pictures | 290 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-5 | D-Li-106 |
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 | Two | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,700 | $400 |