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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs 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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 III
Pentax K-5 IIs
(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
  • Launched June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was unveiled 21 months after the K-5 IIs making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M5 II grades against the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 E-M5 II K-5 IIs 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2013More modern by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus E-M5 II

 K-5 IIs E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax K-5 IIs

 E-M5 II K-5 IIs 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II features outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 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-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-M5 II against the K-5 IIs.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and K-5 IIs is 80 and 60 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M5 II provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more recent E-M5 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Street photography camera
82
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography info
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography info
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery (310 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography info
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography info
74
weather proofing
features touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (310 per charge)
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography info
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery (310 CIPA)
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging information
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging information
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Pentax K-5 IIs
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2013-06-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Prime II
Sensor type MOS 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 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 81 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 469 grams (1.03 lb) 760 grams (1.68 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 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 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 14.1
DXO Low light score 896 1208
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 980 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $699 $749