Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-1

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was manufactured 8 months later than the K-1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M1 II grades vs the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 II against the K-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and K-1 is 68 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and K-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will give extra detail due to its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.