Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Launched February 2008
- Older Model is Olympus E-1
- Updated by Olympus E-5
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2018
- Replaced the Pentax K-1
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-3 and Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-3 was launched 11 years earlier than the K-1 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-3 scores against the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Pentax K-1 II
E-3 | K-1 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus E-3
K-1 II | E-3 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | February 2008 | Newer by 121 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Pentax K-1 II
E-3 | K-1 II | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-3 provides outer measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-3 and Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-3 compared to the K-1 II.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and K-1 II is 56 and 55 respectively.
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and K-1 II.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-3 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-3 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2008-02-20 | 2018-02-22 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF4 |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 890 gr (1.96 lb) | 1010 gr (2.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 670 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Launch price | $670 | $1,737 |