Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K-500
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched November 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
- New Model is Olympus E-PL2
(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
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced November 2013
Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax K-500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and K-500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1s was brought out 4 years earlier than the K-500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL1s matches up against the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Pentax K-500
E-PL1s | K-500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Olympus E-PL1s
K-500 | E-PL1s | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | November 2010 | More modern by 36 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax K-500
E-PL1s | K-500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s features outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax K-500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the K-500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and K-500 is 86 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and K-500.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-500 will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Pentax K-500 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-11-16 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | PRIME M |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 646 grams (1.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 710 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $599 | $600 |