Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was launched 4 years prior to the KP and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PM2 grades against the KP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Pentax KP. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the KP.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and KP is 89 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and KP.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax KP will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-PM2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.