Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-1 II

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL9 was announced at a similar time to the K-1 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL9 matches up versus the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL9 versus Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL9 and the K-1 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and K-1 II is 85 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and K-1 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL9 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will give extra detail with its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.