Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax KP

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M5 versus Pentax KP, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-M5 was revealed 5 years earlier than the KP which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M5 scores vs the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Pentax KP. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 vs the KP.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and KP is 81 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and KP.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax KP will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.