Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2
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45 Features
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
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The E-P1 was announced 3 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-P1 scores against the ist DL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax ist DL2
E-P1 | ist DL2 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2006 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus E-P1
ist DL2 | E-P1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax ist DL2
E-P1 | ist DL2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 has got exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P1 and the ist DL2.
![Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Pentax-ist-DL2-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and ist DL2 is 86 and 69 respectively.
![Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Pentax-ist-DL2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and ist DL2.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus E-P1 will offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern E-P1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Pentax-ist-DL2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Pentax-ist-DL2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2006-01-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 pounds) | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 536 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $182 | - |