Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Launched October 2013
- Later Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched December 2010
- Superseded the Pentax K-7
- Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-M1 was brought out 2 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M1 scores vs the K-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Pentax K-5
E-M1 | K-5 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | December 2010 | More recent by 35 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus E-M1
K-5 | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Pentax K-5
E-M1 | K-5 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 against the K-5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and K-5 is 71 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and K-5.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-M1 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The fresher E-M1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-10-28 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePIC VII | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 497 grams (1.10 lbs) | 740 grams (1.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 757 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 980 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $799 | $800 |