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Olympus OM-D E-M1 vs Pentax K-5 II
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus OM-D E-M1
Winner!
59%

Pentax K-5 II

Pentax K-5 II camera image
57%
Olympus OM-D E-M1
vs
Pentax K-5 II
Price
Brand
Olympus
Pentax
Model
OM-D E-M1
K-5 II
Released
2013
2012
Announcement Date
September 10, 2013
September 11, 2012
Camera Type
Mirrorless
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
58%
60%
Megapixels
16.3 MP
16.3 MP
Image Resolution
4608 x 3456 px
4928 x 3264 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
13 x 17.3 mm
15.7 x 23.7 mm
Sensor Format
Micro Four Thirds
APS-C
Frame Rate
10 fps
7 fps
Lens Mount
Micro 4/3
Pentax KAF
Image Processor
TruePic VII
Prime II
Aspect Ratio
4:3
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
200
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
80
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
25600
51200
Minimum Shutter Speed
60 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
800
11
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution
2,360,000 dots
N/A
Video
Video
57%
57%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
25 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
Motion JPEG
Motion JPEG
Features
Features
70%
54%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
1,037,000 dots
921,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
21%
43%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
BLN-1
D-LI90P
Battery Life
350 shots
980 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
73%
82%
Portrait (Color Depth)
23 bits
23.8 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12.7 EVs
14.1 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
757
1235
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
220 reviews
45 reviews
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