Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K100D
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Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K100D 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
- Replaced the Olympus E-1
- New Model is Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- Renewed by Pentax K100D S
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K100D, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and K100D (6MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-3 was brought out 15 months after the K100D which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-3 grades vs the K100D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-3 and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Pentax K100D
E-3 | K100D | |||
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Revealed | February 2008 | December 2006 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus E-3
K100D | E-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Pentax K100D
E-3 | K100D | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 2.5" | 2.5" | Identical screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-3 has physical 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) whilst the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K100D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-3 compared to the K100D.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and K100D is 56 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and K100D.
As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-3 will result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern E-3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-3 | Pentax K100D |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2008-02-20 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Number of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 890 grams (1.96 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 571 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $670 | $0 |