Sensor ratio

db2332 · 03-24-2013, 04:49 PM

Have i not set up my K5 properly as the images produced seem wider in ratio terms than i was getting with my EPL1 Olympus, will this affect printing or have I missed a setting.

Pentax k5

Olympus Epl1

Any help gratefully recieved

Dave

Loving the K5 by the way.

Adam · 03-24-2013, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by db2332

Have i not set up my K5 properly as the images produced seem wider in ratio terms than i was getting with my EPL1 Olympus, will this affect printing or have I missed a setting.

Pentax k5

Olympus Epl1

Any help gratefully recieved

Dave

Loving the K5 by the way.

Your Olympus produces 4:3 files while your K-5 will produce 3:2 files. Most sensors smaller than APS-C have an aspect ratio of 4:3, while most DSLRs produce 3:2 images just like they did back in the film days.

You can of course always crop

twitch · 03-24-2013, 05:40 PM

Micro fourth thirds, as the name implies, output images in 4:3 (width:height) format
Pentax DSLR's output images in the 3:2 format.

Of course you can crop either to different ratios but you will lose resolution.

db2332 · 03-25-2013, 12:24 AM

Thank you both for your replies, much appreciated.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-25-2013, 03:21 AM

Great bike shots btw, especially the first. You must be pleased with your K5.

03-24-2013, 04:49 PM	#1
db2332 New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southport Posts: 7	Sensor ratio Have i not set up my K5 properly as the images produced seem wider in ratio terms than i was getting with my EPL1 Olympus, will this affect printing or have I missed a setting. Pentax k5 Olympus Epl1 Any help gratefully recieved Dave Loving the K5 by the way.

03-24-2013, 05:39 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by db2332 Have i not set up my K5 properly as the images produced seem wider in ratio terms than i was getting with my EPL1 Olympus, will this affect printing or have I missed a setting. Pentax k5 Olympus Epl1 Any help gratefully recieved Dave Loving the K5 by the way. Your Olympus produces 4:3 files while your K-5 will produce 3:2 files. Most sensors smaller than APS-C have an aspect ratio of 4:3, while most DSLRs produce 3:2 images just like they did back in the film days. You can of course always crop Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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03-24-2013, 05:40 PM	#3
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Micro fourth thirds, as the name implies, output images in 4:3 (width:height) format Pentax DSLR's output images in the 3:2 format. Of course you can crop either to different ratios but you will lose resolution.

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db2332 New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southport Posts: 7 Original Poster	Thank you both for your replies, much appreciated.

03-25-2013, 03:21 AM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Great bike shots btw, especially the first. You must be pleased with your K5.