Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-500

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1 II versus Pentax K-500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and K-500 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 II was announced 2 years after the K-500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M1 II grades vs the K-500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II has got outside 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-500 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 II versus Pentax K-500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II against the K-500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and K-500 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and K-500.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-M1 II will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.