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Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL8
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-30
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Pentax K-50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 10 months after the K-50 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL7 matches up versus the K-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Pentax K-50

 E-PL7 K-50 
RevealedSeptember 2014November 2013More modern by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus E-PL7

 K-50 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax K-50

 E-PL7 K-50 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 vs the K-50.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and K-50 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and K-50.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL7 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The newer E-PL7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography factors
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL7
Street photography with Pentax K-50
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,600)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-50 Travel photography factors
85
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
56
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging details
Pentax K-50 Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax K-50
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL7 Pentax K-50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-09-01 2013-11-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 51600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357 grams (0.79 lbs) 650 grams (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.0
DXO Low light rating 873 1120
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $499 $610