Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was brought out 4 years earlier than the K-5 IIs and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-P2 matches up vs the K-5 IIs when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 has exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 and the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and K-5 IIs is 86 and 60 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and K-5 IIs.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-5 IIs will offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.