Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX10

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was manufactured 3 years after the QX10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1 II scores against the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II against the QX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and QX10 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and QX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.