Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3
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Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Announced February 2008
- Superseded the Olympus E-1
- Successor is Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Renewed by Pentax K-3 II
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-3 versus Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and K-3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-3 was revealed 7 years prior to the K-3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-3 scores against the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Pentax K-3
E-3 | K-3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Olympus E-3
K-3 | E-3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | February 2008 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Pentax K-3
E-3 | K-3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-3 comes with outer dimensions 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-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-3 versus Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-3 compared to the K-3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and K-3 is 56 and 59 respectively.
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and K-3.
As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-3 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-3 will deliver more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-3 | Pentax K-3 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2008-02-20 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 890 grams (1.96 lb) | 800 grams (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 571 | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 560 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Retail price | $670 | $639 |