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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 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  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3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-5
(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  • Superseded the Pentax K-7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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax K-5

 E-P5 K-5 
RevealedOctober 2013December 2010Newer by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus E-P5

 K-5 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax K-5

 E-P5 K-5 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P5
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
71
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 Sports photography information
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Travel photography highlights
68
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
65
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Pentax K-5
33
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Pentax K-5
 Olympus PEN E-P5Pentax K-5
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