Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Introduced January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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
- Introduced June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-M1X was launched 5 years after the K-5 IIs which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M1X grades vs the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Pentax K-5 IIs
E-M1X | K-5 IIs | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | June 2013 | Newer by 69 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus E-M1X
K-5 IIs | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-5 IIs
E-M1X | K-5 IIs | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X offers external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-M1X against the K-5 IIs.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and K-5 IIs is 54 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and K-5 IIs.
All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus E-M1X will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The newer E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2019-01-24 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TruePic VIII | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997 grams (2.20 pounds) | 760 grams (1.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photos | 980 photos |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Pricing at launch | $2,999 | $749 |