Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-5 II

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax K-5 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was released 5 months later than the K-5 II so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-P5 matches up versus the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 versus the K-5 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and K-5 II is 85 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and K-5 II.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-P5 features the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh trickier.