Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax KP

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax KP, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-P2 was released 7 years earlier than the KP which is quite a big difference 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 KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-P2 scores versus the KP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Pentax KP. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 offers 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 KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

See the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax KP in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P2 and the KP.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and KP is 86 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and KP.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax KP will give you more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.