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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Pentax K-1
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was brought out 3 years before the K-1 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 II matches up versus the K-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Pentax K-1 II

 E-M10 II K-1 II 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus E-M10 II

 K-1 II E-M10 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2018August 2015Newer by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K-1 II

 E-M10 II K-1 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 II against the K-1 II.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and K-1 II is 82 and 55 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and K-1 II.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will show more detail having its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 II will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography information
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography information
72
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Street photography advice
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography information
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (4.4 fps)
terrible battery life (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
73
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
53
environment sealing
amazing MP (36MP)
terrible battery life (670 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery life (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging advice
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging advice
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (1,010 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K-1 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-08-25 2018-02-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 819200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 81 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF4
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, 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
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 670 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Two
Launch cost $499 $1,737