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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was manufactured 17 months later than the K-01 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-P5 matches up versus the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax K-01

 E-P5 K-01 
AnnouncedOctober 2013May 2012Fresher by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus E-P5

 K-01 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax K-01

 E-P5 K-01 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P5 compared to the K-01.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and K-01 is 85 and 76 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and K-01.

As you can see, both cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The E-P5 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more modern E-P5 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors (420g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-01 Sports photography advice
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (540 per charge)
low fps (6.0 fps)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
68
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors (420g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
great battery power (540 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (561g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (420g)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus PEN E-P5Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Pentax K-01
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-10-03 2012-05-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 81
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420 grams (0.93 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.9
DXO Low light rating 895 1135
Other
Battery life 330 photos 540 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $389 $899