Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-1 II

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-1 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was revealed 17 months prior to the K-1 II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II offers 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-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 II against the K-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and K-1 II is 68 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and K-1 II.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 II will show more detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 II will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.