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Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76 Imaging
57 Features
68 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • New Model is Olympus E-M5 II
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M5 and Pentax K-01, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 was released within a month of the K-01 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M5 matches up against the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 E-M5 K-01 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 K-01 E-M5 
Screen resolution921k610kSharper screen (+311k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M5 K-01 
IntroducedApril 2012May 2012Same generation
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M5 and Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 and the K-01.
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and K-01 is 81 and 76 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and K-01.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-M5 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier.
	
			Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
71
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
74
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
82
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 environment sealing
 good ISO range (25,600)
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 more heavy than competition in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
67
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 lacks phase detect autofocus
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 great battery (540 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5
Travel photography with Pentax K-01
66
 environment sealing
 has focus by touch
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
 great battery (540 per charge)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography info
73
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
80
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
34
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external microphone socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 Pentax K-01
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-30 2012-05-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 35 81
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 610k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 425 gr (0.94 pounds) 561 gr (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.9
DXO Low light rating 826 1135
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 540 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $799 $899