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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 III
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 II was introduced 2 years after the K-01 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M5 II matches up against the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Pentax K-01

 E-M5 II K-01 
LaunchedFebruary 2015May 2012Newer by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 K-01 E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax K-01

 E-M5 II K-01 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II provides physical measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with 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 select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 II against the K-01.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and K-01 is 80 and 76 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and K-01.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The younger E-M5 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Street photography info
Pentax K-01 Street photography info
82
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery power (310 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
low fps (6.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
74
environment proof
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (310 shots)
65
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (561 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography details
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography details
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery power (310 shots)
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (561 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax K-01
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIPentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Pentax K-01
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2012-05-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469 gr (1.03 lbs) 561 gr (1.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 79
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.9
DXO Low light rating 896 1135
Other
Battery life 310 shots 540 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $699 $899