Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax Q-S1

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1 II versus Pentax Q-S1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was announced 2 years later than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-M1 II grades versus the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II offers external dimensions 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 Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 II against the Q-S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and Q-S1 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and Q-S1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.