Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-50
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-30

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Pentax K-50
E-PM2 | K-50 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus E-PM2
K-50 | E-PM2 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax K-50
E-PM2 | K-50 | |||
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Revealed | May 2013 | ![]() | November 2013 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Pentax K-50 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-05-21 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | PRIME M |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 12.00 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, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 932 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 410 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $448 | $610 |