Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-50

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The E-M10 II was introduced 22 months later than the K-50 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M10 II scores vs the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys outside measurements 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-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 II and the K-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and K-50 is 82 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and K-50.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern E-M10 II provides an edge in sensor tech.