Olympus E-300 vs Pentax KP

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-300 and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and KP (24MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The E-300 was unveiled 13 years earlier than the KP which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-300 matches up versus the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-300 & Pentax KP. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 enjoys external measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-300 and Pentax KP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-300 vs the KP.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and KP is 67 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and KP.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-300 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax KP will provide you with extra detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be behind in sensor technology.