Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 1 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1 was unveiled 6 months after the K-5 IIs so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1 scores vs the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
1 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus 1
K-5 IIs | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-5 IIs
1 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | June 2013 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 1 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 and the K-5 IIs.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and K-5 IIs is 79 and 60 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and K-5 IIs.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-5 IIs will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | 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 dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | 1/180s |
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) | 760 grams (1.68 lbs) |
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 Overall rating | 51 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 980 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $700 | $749 |