Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-50

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax K-50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM1 was unveiled 24 months before the K-50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-PM1 grades versus the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM1 and the K-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and K-50 is 89 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and K-50.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-50 will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-PM1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.