Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-1 II

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.