Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-S2

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-S2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1X was introduced 4 years after the K-S2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M1X matches up vs the K-S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has got outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X and the K-S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and K-S2 is 54 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and K-S2.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1X includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The fresher E-M1X will have an advantage in sensor technology.