Olympus E-300 vs Pentax K10D

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-300 vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-300 (8MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-300 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-300 was launched 23 months before the K10D which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-300 scores versus the K10D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-300 & Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-300 features outer dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-300 vs Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-300 vs the K10D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and K10D is 67 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and K10D.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-300 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K10D will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.