Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax K-r, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL2 was introduced about the same time to the K-r so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PL2 scores against the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax K-r
E-PL2 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus E-PL2
K-r | E-PL2 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax K-r
E-PL2 | K-r | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | March 2011 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax K-r in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL2 vs the K-r.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and K-r is 85 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and K-r.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax K-r |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-02-11 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362 grams (0.80 lbs) | 598 grams (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 573 | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 470 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $1,100 |