Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Released November 2011
- Updated by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PM1 was revealed 18 months earlier than the K-5 IIs which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PM1 grades vs the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
E-PM1 | K-5 IIs |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus E-PM1
K-5 IIs | E-PM1 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | November 2011 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax K-5 IIs
E-PM1 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 and the K-5 IIs.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and K-5 IIs is 89 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and K-5 IIs.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-PM1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-11-23 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 7.0fps |
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 | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 265g (0.58 pounds) | 760g (1.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 980 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $499 | $749 |