Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax MX-1
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax MX-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL5 was announced 9 months before the MX-1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Pentax MX-1
E-PL5 | MX-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Olympus E-PL5
MX-1 | E-PL5 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | September 2012 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax MX-1
E-PL5 | MX-1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL5 against the MX-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and MX-1 is 88 and 84 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL5 and MX-1.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL5 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Pentax MX-1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 391 gr (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 290 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $400 | $400 |