Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-500
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2016
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- 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
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and K-500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PEN-F was revealed 2 years after the K-500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the PEN-F matches up versus the K-500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-500. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Pentax K-500
PEN-F | K-500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | November 2013 | Newer by 27 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Olympus PEN-F
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-500
PEN-F | K-500 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements |
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F provides external dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Look at the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the PEN-F against the K-500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and K-500 is 84 and 64 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and K-500.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PEN-F having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer PEN-F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN-F | Pentax K-500 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-01-27 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 lbs) | 646 grams (1.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 894 | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 710 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,000 | $600 |