Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-01

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-01, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was launched 4 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M1 II grades against the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the K-01.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and K-01 is 68 and 76 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and K-01.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-M1 II will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.