Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was unveiled 21 months after the K-5 IIs making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M5 II grades against the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II features outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-M5 II against the K-5 IIs.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and K-5 IIs is 80 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M5 II provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more recent E-M5 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.