Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Launched February 2008
- Previous Model is Olympus E-1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced April 2015
- Older Model is Pentax K-3
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Pentax K-3 II
E-3 | K-3 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Olympus E-3
K-3 II | E-3 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | February 2008 | Fresher by 87 months | |
Screen dimensions | 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-3 II
E-3 | K-3 II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-3 | Pentax K-3 II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2008-02-20 | 2015-04-23 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 8.3 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 (available with dedicated external flash) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
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, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 890g (1.96 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
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 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 571 | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 720 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Cost at launch | $670 | $829 |