Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax Q
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
72
93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
39
Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Announced September 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Updated by Pentax Q10
Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax Q Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax Q Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Pentax Q
E-M1 II | Q | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | September 2016 | June 2011 | Fresher by 64 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus E-M1 II
Q | E-M1 II |
---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax Q
E-M1 II | Q | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Pentax Q | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Pentax Q |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2011-06-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Available lenses | 107 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/2000 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 574 gr (1.27 pounds) | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 1312 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 230 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Retail cost | $1,700 | $695 |