Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K-50

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax K-50, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was manufactured 5 years later than the K-50 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M5 III matches up against the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the K-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and K-50 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and K-50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.