Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus E-520 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-520 was brought out 5 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-520 grades vs the K-5 IIs with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 comes with outer dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-520 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-520 compared to the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and K-5 IIs is 68 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and K-5 IIs.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-520 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-5 IIs will provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.