Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax Q

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax Q, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and Q (12MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 II was manufactured 5 years later than the Q and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M1 II grades vs the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II features physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 II vs the Q.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and Q is 68 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and Q.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will show more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M1 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.