Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced November 2013
- New Model is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-5

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-5 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and K-5 II (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The 1 was unveiled 6 months later than the K-5 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1 scores vs the K-5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax K-5 II
1 | K-5 II | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus 1
K-5 II | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-5 II
1 | K-5 II | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 compared to the K-5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and K-5 II is 79 and 60 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and K-5 II.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax K-5 II |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Prime II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 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 | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) | 760 grams (1.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 179 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 980 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $700 | $830 |