Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-01

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was released 6 months prior to the K-01 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PM1 grades versus the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the K-01.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and K-01 is 89 and 76 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and K-01.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-01 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.