Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Superseded the Pentax K-7
- Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-P5 versus Pentax K-5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-P5 was revealed 2 years after the K-5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-P5 grades against the K-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax K-5
E-P5 | K-5 | |||
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Revealed | October 2013 | December 2010 | Newer by 34 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus E-P5
K-5 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax K-5
E-P5 | K-5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 features external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P5 versus Pentax K-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 and the K-5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and K-5 is 85 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and K-5.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern E-P5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax K-5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-10-03 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 420 gr (0.93 lbs) | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 895 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 980 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $389 | $800 |