Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K100D S

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-330 versus Pentax K100D S, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-330 (7MP) and the K100D S (6MP) is fairly close but the E-330 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was brought out 15 months prior to the K100D S making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-330 scores versus the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-330 & Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-330 has external measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-330 versus the K100D S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and K100D S is 65 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and K100D S.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-330 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-330 will provide you with more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older E-330 will be behind in sensor technology.