Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-3 II
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Launched September 2016
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Launched April 2015
- Replaced the Pentax K-3
Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Pentax K-3 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is very comparable but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-M1 II was brought out 18 months after the K-3 II making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M1 II matches up against the K-3 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Pentax K-3 II
E-M1 II | K-3 II | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | April 2015 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Olympus E-M1 II
K-3 II | E-M1 II | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax K-3 II
E-M1 II | K-3 II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1037k | 1037k | Same display resolution |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. 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) while the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 II versus Pentax K-3 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the K-3 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and K-3 II is 68 and 59 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and K-3 II.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Pentax K-3 II |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2015-04-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | 8.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 574g (1.27 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 80 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1312 | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 720 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | Two |
Pricing at launch | $1,700 | $829 |