Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-1

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M5 II versus Pentax K-1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was introduced 12 months before the K-1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M5 II scores against the K-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II offers outside measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 II versus Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 II against the K-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and K-1 is 80 and 55 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and K-1.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 II using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will produce extra detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.