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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Pentax KP

 E-PM2 KP 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus E-PM2

 KP E-PM2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017May 2013More recent by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax KP

 E-PM2 KP 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP size comparison

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

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography features
Pentax KP Street photography features
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
silent shutter (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery (390 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography features
Pentax KP Travel photography features
66
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
61
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery (390 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography information
Pentax KP Landscape photography information
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no Time Lapse recording
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax KP
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Pentax KP
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM2 Pentax KP
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-05-21 2017-01-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 819200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 35 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
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 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 703g (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 390 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $448 $747