Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r
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![Olympus PEN E-PL2 front Olympus PEN E-PL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2/Olympus-E-PL2-front.jpg)
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53 Features
52 Overall
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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
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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.
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The 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.
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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Pentax-K-r-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Pentax-K-r-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Pentax-K-r-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Pentax-K-r-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |