Olympus E-5 vs Pentax ist DL2

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-5 and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-5 was manufactured 5 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-5 grades vs the ist DL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 has outside dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-5 compared to the ist DL2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and ist DL2 is 58 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and ist DL2.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-5 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.