Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Launched September 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax K-5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL3 was unveiled 20 months prior to the K-5 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL3 matches up vs the K-5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Pentax K-5 II
E-PL3 | K-5 II | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus E-PL3
K-5 II | E-PL3 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | September 2011 | Newer by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax K-5 II
E-PL3 | K-5 II | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL3 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL3 against the K-5 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and K-5 II is 88 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and K-5 II.
All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL3 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 II will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-PL3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax K-5 II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-09-20 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic VI | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 pounds) | 760g (1.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.9 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 499 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 980 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $399 | $830 |