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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

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

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Old Model 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax K-1 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was brought out 2 years after the K-1 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-M10 IV K-1 II 
LaunchedAugust 2020February 2018More modern by 30 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 K-1 II E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

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

 E-M10 IV K-1 II 
Manually focus More exact focusing

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

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the K-1 II.

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

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and K-1 II is 81 and 55 respectively.

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

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

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and K-1 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will offer you more detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
86
focusing manually
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (819,200)
heavier than others (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography information
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography information
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
low battery life (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography information
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography information
84
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
53
environment proofing
excellent MP (36MP)
low battery life (670 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography advice
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery life (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have mic support
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than others (1,010g)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax K-1 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Pentax K-1 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-08-04 2018-02-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 819200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF4
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 670 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail cost $699 $1,737