Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-5

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL8 was launched 5 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PL8 grades vs the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 provides outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL8 against the K-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and K-5 is 86 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and K-5.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher E-PL8 should have an edge in sensor innovation.