Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL7 was launched 16 months later than the K-5 IIs making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-PL7 grades vs the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 has exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL7 versus the K-5 IIs.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and K-5 IIs is 86 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL7 uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more modern E-PL7 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.