Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax ist DS2

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus E-P5 versus Pentax ist DS2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was launched 8 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-P5 matches up versus the ist DS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Pentax ist DS2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 against the ist DS2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and ist DS2 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and ist DS2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.