Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-1 was released 3 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XZ-1 grades versus the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-1 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-1 vs the K-5 IIs.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and K-5 IIs is 88 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and K-5 IIs.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-5 IIs will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.