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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-3
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was launched 3 years after the K-3 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M1X matches up versus the K-3 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Pentax K-3 II

 E-M1X K-3 II 
LaunchedJanuary 2019April 2015Newer by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Olympus E-M1X

 K-3 II E-M1X 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-3 II

 E-M1X K-3 II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution1037k1037kIdentical screen resolution

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X features exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X and the K-3 II.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and K-3 II is 54 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and K-3 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer E-M1X is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography details
Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Street photography camera
67
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (997g)
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Pentax K-3 II Sports photography details
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (870 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (720 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography advice
68
great battery pack (870 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (997g)
56
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
not so great battery life (720 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Pentax K-3 II
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
2 card slots
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery life (720 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging highlights
68
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-3 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPentax K-3 II
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Pentax K-3 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-01-24 2015-04-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 8.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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 (available with dedicated external flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1106
Other
Battery life 870 images 720 images
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 2
Launch pricing $2,999 $829