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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P3
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-30
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-P5 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was announced at a similar time to the K-50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-P5 scores vs the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax K-50

 E-P5 K-50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus E-P5

 K-50 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax K-50

 E-P5 K-50 
LaunchedOctober 2013November 2013Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 versus Pentax K-50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P5 and the K-50.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and K-50 is 85 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and K-50.

All in all, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-P5 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P5
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
71
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P5
Street photography with Pentax K-50
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average in class (420g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,600)
no articulating screen
more heavy than average in class (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P5
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography info
Pentax K-50 Travel photography info
68
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than average in class (420 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery (410 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (650 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging details
Pentax K-50 Vlogging details
33
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (420 grams)
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (650 grams)
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Pentax K-50
 Olympus PEN E-P5Pentax K-50
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Pentax K-50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-10-03 2013-11-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 51600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420g (0.93 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.0
DXO Low light rating 895 1120
Other
Battery life 330 shots 410 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $389 $610