Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax 645Z
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Introduced August 2015
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Old Model is Pentax 645D

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax 645Z, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and 645Z (Medium format) boast different sensor sizes.

The E-M10 II was released 17 months after the 645Z making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M10 II grades against the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Pentax 645Z. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Pentax 645Z
E-M10 II | 645Z | |||
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Revealed | August 2015 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 17 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Olympus E-M10 II
645Z | E-M10 II | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax 645Z
E-M10 II | 645Z | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax 645Z in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 II vs the 645Z.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and 645Z is 82 and 49 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and 645Z.
As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Pentax 645Z |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-08-25 | 2014-04-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 51 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 8256 x 6192 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax 645AF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 6 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/125 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lbs) | 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | 101 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 650 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Price at release | $499 | $5,024 |