Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax ist DS2

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax ist DS2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was revealed 13 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1X matches up against the ist DS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X compared to the ist DS2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and ist DS2 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and ist DS2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-M1X will render extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.