Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D
77 Imaging
45 Features
36 Overall
41
![Olympus E-450 front Olympus E-450 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-E-450/Olympus-E-450-front.jpg)
![Pentax K100D front Pentax K100D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K100D/Pentax-K100D-front.jpg)
64 Imaging
45 Features
36 Overall
41
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Announced March 2009
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Introduced December 2006
- Updated by Pentax K100D S
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and K100D (6MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
The E-450 was brought out 2 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-450 grades against the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Pentax K100D
E-450 | K100D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | March 2009 | ![]() | December 2006 | Fresher by 29 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus E-450
K100D | E-450 |
---|
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Pentax K100D
E-450 | K100D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-450 vs the K100D.
![Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D size comparison Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-450-vs-Pentax-K100D-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and K100D is 77 and 64 respectively.
![Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-450-vs-Pentax-K100D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and K100D.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-450 will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern E-450 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-450-vs-Pentax-K100D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-450-vs-Pentax-K100D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Pentax K100D | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-450 | Pentax K100D |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-03-31 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Total lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 512 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $138 | $0 |