Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax KP

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax KP, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was unveiled 4 months prior to the KP which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1 II grades vs the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Pentax KP. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II has external 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) and the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 II versus the KP.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and KP is 68 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and KP.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax KP will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.