Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5 II

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was launched 5 months after the K-5 II so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M1 matches up versus the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 versus Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 and the K-5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and K-5 II is 71 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and K-5 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher.