Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-01

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was released 15 months earlier than the K-01 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL2 matches up against the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL2 versus the K-01.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and K-01 is 85 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and K-01.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-01 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.