Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax Q

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was brought out 4 years after the Q which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-M10 II scores against the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II provides outer 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) whilst the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax Q in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 II vs the Q.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and Q is 82 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and Q.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 II will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 II should have an edge in sensor technology.