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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5
  • Updated by Olympus E-M5 III
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 II was announced 3 years after the Q which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M5 II matches up against the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Pentax Q

 E-M5 II Q 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2011Newer by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus E-M5 II

 Q E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax Q

 E-M5 II Q 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II has got outer 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) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the Q.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and Q is 80 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and Q.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
45
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
82
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (180g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
74
weather sealing
offers touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
57
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery power (310 shots)
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging details
Pentax Q Vlogging details
82
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (180g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax Q
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIPentax Q
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Pentax Q
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2011-06-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Available lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469 grams (1.03 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 47
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 11.1
DXO Low light rating 896 189
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $695