Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Launched January 2017
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus PEN-F versus Pentax KP, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is fairly close but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe PEN-F was unveiled 12 months earlier than the KP and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the PEN-F grades versus the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN-F and Pentax KP. The full galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Pentax KP
PEN-F | KP | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Sharper display (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus PEN-F
KP | PEN-F | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | January 2016 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax KP
PEN-F | KP | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Olympus PEN-F versus Pentax KP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the PEN-F compared to the KP.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and KP is 84 and 61 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and KP.
As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax KP will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged PEN-F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Pentax KP |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-01-27 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 427 grams (0.94 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 390 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,000 | $747 |