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    OM-D vs Pentax K-5

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    <p>Street photography with the E-M5 deserves the PL 25/1.4 (eff focal length 50mm) or some would suggest the Pana 20/1.7 (eff focal length 40mm). Personally, I wouldnt walk around with anything longer than 50mm for street photos, but YMMV. One other choice is the new Pana 12-35/2.8, though not available for another couple of weeks.</p>

    OM-D vs Pentax K-5

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    <p>Hi Emmanuel. Well thought out post and opinions. Fortunately, you can't go wrong with either decision. We are all spoiled today in that we have such incredible options. The truth is though, that even 10 years ago you had puh-lenty of good choices. In the images below, the first one is of my then 1 year old daughter, shot with a Canon D60 (2002 model!) and an 85/1.8 lens. (Straight-Out-Of Camera; SOOC JPEG). It's all about the glass.<br>

    Back to your question -- far more professional photogs have commented (and more will do so), but I'll add some brief thoughts since I have owned the K-5, and now own the E-P3 and E-M5.</p>

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    <li><strong>IQ/image output.</strong> Do not let the infinite number of reviews and websites confuse your thinking: IQ and image quality are paramount (yes?), sensor size is secondary. Period. For the 99% of your shots, the IQ/image output for these two cameras will both be superb.</li>

    <li><strong> Glass/lenses.</strong> Both Pentax K-5 and Olympus E-M5 options offer you good glass choice--and THAT will make a difference. For instance, the new Pana 12-35/2.8 promises to be superb. But, if you are going to pixel peep, I'm not sure it will live up to fight a battle against the 24-70/2.8L. I mean, c'mon. The PanaLeica 25/1.4 is already a legend for m/43. See second image which was taken INDOORS on a quick snap when my youngest daughter came home from school with her birthday crown. (Note - the E-P3 was used for this photo, but I post it as reference for the lens)</li>

    <li><strong>Handling</strong>. I owned the K-5 for a very brief time, and for me it was too large and heavy to carry around regularly. (I am 5'10", 150 lbs with avg size hands.) Image quality was superb but I just didnt want to "lug around the DSLR beast"</li>

    <li><strong>OM-D E-M5 tilt screen and touch focus for street photos: A+.</strong> If you plan to do street photography as you mentioned, the LCD of the E-M5 while still offering a very functional EVF is a HUGE plus for you as I have found this very handy for street photo situations as well.</li>

    <li><strong> E-M5 kit lens (12-50) is overrated.</strong> This is just my humble opinion. But the 14-42 from Oly is just as good (for non Macro work) in good light. Also, the internal zooming function of the 12-50 drives some people NUTS. Even on 'mechanical' focus, it's not as 'real feel' as the 14-42 and the lens doesnt zoom in-and-out, which bothers many people used to traditional. Again, the 14-42 is a lightweight kit lens, but its results are ample.</li>

    <li><strong>K-5 cheaper.</strong> If you are looking to save money, K-5 looks to be cheaper now. However, I think an E-M5 is something you could add better glass to down the road.</li>

    <li><strong>Size?</strong> Personal preference, and perhaps the most important for you. I dont think of the E-M5 as a small camera, but it seems lighter than the K-5 (especially with a 75-300 Zuiko lens on it when compared to similar reach for K-5). If the buttons are too small for you on E-M5, then that could be an important factor.</li>

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    <p>Just my $0.02. Either way - cant go wrong. Good luck.</p>

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