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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was manufactured 4 years before the K-5 IIs which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-620 grades versus the K-5 IIs with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 E-620 K-5 IIs 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus E-620

 K-5 IIs E-620 
RevealedJune 2013July 2009More modern by 47 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 E-620 K-5 IIs 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-620 and the K-5 IIs.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and K-5 IIs is 71 and 60 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and K-5 IIs.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-620 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-5 IIs will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography advice
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography features
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery power (500 shots)
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
65
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
18
lack of video recording
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Olympus E-620Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-620 Pentax K-5 IIs
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-06 2013-06-04
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 7 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 pounds) 760g (1.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 82
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 14.1
DXO Low light score 536 1208
Other
Battery life 500 shots 980 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $799 $749