Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched September 2016
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-5
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL8 was launched 3 years after the K-5 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PL8 scores vs the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Pentax K-5 II
E-PL8 | K-5 II | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | June 2013 | More modern by 41 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus E-PL8
K-5 II | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax K-5 II
E-PL8 | K-5 II | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 provides external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL8 against the K-5 II.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and K-5 II is 86 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and K-5 II.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL8 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The younger E-PL8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax K-5 II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 gr (0.79 lbs) | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 980 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $830 |