Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Efina

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Efina, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 II was unveiled 21 months later than the Efina which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M5 II scores vs the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Pentax Efina. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II features external measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 II against the Efina.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and Efina is 80 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and Efina.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.