Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-1

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-3 versus Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-3 was introduced 9 years prior to the K-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-3 matches up versus the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-3 provides external measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has specifications 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-3 versus Pentax K-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-3 compared to the K-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and K-1 is 56 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and K-1.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.