Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-P2 was introduced 6 years before the K-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-P2 scores against the K-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P2 vs the K-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and K-1 is 86 and 55 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and K-1.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.