Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K110D

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-1 versus Pentax K110D, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-1 (5MP) and the K110D (6MP) is pretty close but the E-1 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-1 was introduced 3 years before the K110D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-1 grades against the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 and Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 offers outside measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-1 versus Pentax K110D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-1 and the K110D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and K110D is 59 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and K110D.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K110D will provide you with greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be behind in sensor tech.