Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 II

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-3 and Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-3 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the K-3 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-3 scores versus the K-3 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-3 and Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-3 enjoys 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) and the Pentax K-3 II has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-3 and Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-3 compared to the K-3 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and K-3 II is 56 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and K-3 II.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-3 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will give you extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.