Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-1 II

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax K-1 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL8 was manufactured 17 months before the K-1 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PL8 matches up versus the K-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 has outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL8 and the K-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and K-1 II is 86 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and K-1 II.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will render greater detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-PL8 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.