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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-M10 versus Pentax K-5 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 was launched 10 months later than the K-5 II and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-M10 matches up vs the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Pentax K-5 II

 E-M10 K-5 II 
RevealedMarch 2014June 2013More recent by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus E-M10

 K-5 II E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax K-5 II

 E-M10 K-5 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 versus Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 compared to the K-5 II.

Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and K-5 II is 82 and 60 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and K-5 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The E-M10 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The more modern E-M10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography info
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography features
Pentax K-5 II Street photography features
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (396 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography information
67
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (396 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging info
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging info
33
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Pentax K-5 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Pentax K-5 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-03-18 2013-06-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 gr (0.87 pounds) 760 gr (1.68 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 14.1
DXO Low light rating 884 1235
Other
Battery life 320 photos 980 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $830