Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-7

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-3 was unveiled 19 months before the K-7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the E-3 scores against the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 comes with outer dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-3 compared to the K-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and K-7 is 56 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and K-7.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-3 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will offer you more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.