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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-1

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • New Model is Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-1 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The PEN-F was brought out very close to the K-1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the PEN-F grades versus the K-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Pentax K-1

 PEN-F K-1 
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus PEN-F

 K-1 PEN-F 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-1

 PEN-F K-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2016Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display resolution1037k1037kIdentical display resolution

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F has outer measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the PEN-F compared to the K-1.

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and K-1 is 84 and 55 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and K-1.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PEN-F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will give you extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus PEN-F
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
85
manual focus
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography features
Pentax K-1 Street photography features
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great high ISO (204,800)
heavier than others (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Sports photography camera
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low battery pack (330 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.4 frames/s)
not so great battery life (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography details
Pentax K-1 Travel photography details
75
comes with touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (330 shots)
53
weather proof
excellent MP (36MP)
not so great battery life (760 per charge)
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus PEN-F
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no mic jack
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,010g)
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-1
 Olympus PEN-FPentax K-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN-F Pentax K-1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-01-27 2016-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 1010 gr (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 96
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 14.6
DXO Low light score 894 3280
Other
Battery life 330 shots 760 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One 2
Cost at release $1,000 $1,499