Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 II was introduced 2 years after the K-01 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M5 II matches up against the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II provides physical measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 II against the K-01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and K-01 is 80 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and K-01.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The younger E-M5 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.