Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-1 II
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
55 Imaging
77 Features
82 Overall
79
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Introduced January 2019
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Old Model is Pentax K-1
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-1 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-M1X was unveiled 12 months after the K-1 II so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1X matches up against the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Pentax K-1 II
E-M1X | K-1 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2019 | February 2018 | More modern by 12 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus E-M1X
K-1 II | E-M1X | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-1 II
E-M1X | K-1 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 1037k | Equal screen resolution |
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X versus the K-1 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and K-1 II is 54 and 55 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and K-1 II.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will offer extra detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-M1X provides an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2019-01-24 | 2018-02-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TruePic VIII | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 819200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF4 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 997 grams (2.20 pounds) | 1010 grams (2.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 images | 670 images |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Launch price | $2,999 | $1,737 |