Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-r

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K-r, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was brought out 10 months prior to the K-r and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-P2 scores against the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 features 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) and the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P2 and the K-r.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and K-r is 86 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and K-r.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-P2 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.