Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-01
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Revealed May 2012
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax K-01
E-PL2 | K-01 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus E-PL2
K-01 | E-PL2 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | February 2011 | Newer by 15 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax K-01
E-PL2 | K-01 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax K-01 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-02-11 | 2012-05-30 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Truepic V | - |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362g (0.80 pounds) | 561g (1.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 573 | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photos | 540 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $899 |