Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs 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
- Revealed February 2008
- Older Model is Olympus E-1
- Replacement is Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Olympus E-3 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-3 was announced 6 years before the K-5 IIs which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-3 matches up against the K-5 IIs with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
E-3 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus E-3
K-5 IIs | E-3 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | February 2008 | More modern by 64 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Pentax K-5 IIs
E-3 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 offers external measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-3 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-3 against the K-5 IIs.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and K-5 IIs is 56 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and K-5 IIs.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-3 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-3 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-02-20 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 890 gr (1.96 lbs) | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $670 | $749 |