Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-5 II

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-5 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL6 was revealed 15 months later than the K-5 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the K-5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 against the K-5 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and K-5 II is 88 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and K-5 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL6 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The fresher E-PL6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.