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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(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
Pentax KP
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Pentax KP

 PEN-F KP 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kSharper 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 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2016More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax KP

 PEN-F KP 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and KP is 84 and 61 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography features
Pentax KP Portrait photography features
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus PEN-F
Sports photography with Pentax KP
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
bad battery pack (330 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
silent shutter (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery life (390 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography highlights
Pentax KP Travel photography highlights
75
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (330 shots)
61
environment proofing
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (390 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography highlights
Pentax KP Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
low battery life (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging information
Pentax KP Vlogging information
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no mic port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Pentax KP
 Olympus PEN-FPentax KP
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