Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax K-1
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2016
- Updated by Pentax K-1 II
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Pentax K-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL5 was released 4 years earlier than the K-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL5 matches up against the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Pentax K-1
E-PL5 | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus E-PL5
K-1 | E-PL5 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | September 2012 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax K-1
E-PL5 | K-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL5 versus Pentax K-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-PL5 vs the K-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and K-1 is 88 and 55 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and K-1.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-PL5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Pentax K-1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 4.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) | 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 760 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $1,499 |