Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-50

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax K-50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was launched 6 months earlier than the K-50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PM2 scores against the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 provides outside dimensions 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-50 has sizing 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-PM2 and Pentax K-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PM2 and the K-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and K-50 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and K-50.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM2 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult.