Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 was released 5 months after the K-5 IIs which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M1 matches up against the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 compared to the K-5 IIs.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and K-5 IIs is 71 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and K-5 IIs.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M1 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier.