Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced May 2013
- Replaced the Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Announced February 2018
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-1 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) feature different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PM2 was launched 5 years prior to the K-1 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 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 simple synopsis of how the E-PM2 scores versus the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Pentax K-1 II
E-PM2 | K-1 II | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus E-PM2
K-1 II | E-PM2 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | May 2013 | More recent by 57 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax K-1 II
E-PM2 | K-1 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 vs the K-1 II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and K-1 II is 89 and 55 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and K-1 II.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-PM2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-05-21 | 2018-02-22 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF4 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 4.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 1010 gr (2.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 670 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail pricing | $448 | $1,737 |