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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PM1
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 E-PM2 K-5 IIs 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus E-PM2

 K-5 IIs E-PM2 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 E-PM2 K-5 IIs 
RevealedMay 2013June 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

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

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography details
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography advice
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PM2
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography information
66
has touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography features
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PM2 Pentax K-5 IIs
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-05-21 2013-06-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 35 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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 format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 pounds)
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 All around score 72 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 14.1
DXO Low light score 932 1208
Other
Battery life 360 photos 980 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $448 $749