Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled very close to the K-5 IIs and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-PM2 grades vs the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PM2 against the K-5 IIs.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and K-5 IIs is 89 and 60 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and K-5 IIs.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder.